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Now 14Security

Israel's Sorek A Desalination Plant Restarts After Unusual Natural Phenomenon

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Hebrew · 23 newsrooms covering

Israel's Sorek A desalination plant has returned to full operation after a temporary shutdown due to a rare natural event. Officials confirmed that the national water supply remains stable for both domestic and agricultural use.

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  • Sorek A desalination plant is back online after a partial shutdown.
  • Water supply to homes and agriculture remains uninterrupted.
  • An unusual natural phenomenon caused the temporary plant outage.
  • Israel's water economy is functioning normally, officials stated.
  • Energy Minister Eli Cohen praised the water system's resilience.
Israel's Sorek A Desalination Plant Restarts After Unusual Natural Phenomenon
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The Sorek A desalination plant in Israel has resumed full operations after a partial shutdown caused by an unusual natural phenomenon. The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and the Water Authority announced on Tuesday that the country's water economy is functioning normally, with uninterrupted water supply to households and agriculture.

The plant's return to service follows an assessment meeting with water and energy sector leaders, chaired by Energy Minister Eli Cohen. The ministry stated that Sorek A's reactivation, combined with increased water production from other sources like boreholes and the Sea of Galilee, ensures a continuous supply. Water reserves are also being replenished.

Minister Cohen praised the resilience of Israel's water system, noting that the ability to maintain regular supply despite the rare natural event, unseen in the region for 30 years, demonstrates its strength. He thanked the employees of the Ministry of Energy, the Water Authority, and Mekorot for their dedicated efforts.

The Water Authority also assured the public that its hotline is available to provide immediate responses to any localized issues.

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