Israel Water Authority Buys Desalination Filters Amid Algae Bloom, Urges Conservation
The Water Authority is purchasing new membranes for its desalination plants to ensure a consistent water supply, according to Channel 13. This move comes as a persistent bloom of algae in the Mediterranean Sea is disrupting the operation of these crucial facilities. The membranes are essential for filtering seawater during the desalination process, and maintaining an adequate stock is vital for both the public and agricultural sectors.
Currently, water shortages caused by the desalination plant disruptions are being managed by drawing from the Sea of Galilee (Kinneret) and hundreds of wells nationwide. Additionally, the national water company Mekorot replenished reservoirs over the weekend.
Simultaneously, the Water Authority has appealed to the public to conserve water more efficiently. Experts are uncertain about the duration of the algae bloom along Israel's Mediterranean coast, and the Water Authority acknowledges that the situation could persist, potentially necessitating further water consumption restrictions.
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