Sewage Spill Threatens Southern Israel Rivers After Treatment Plant Fire
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
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- Raw sewage is flowing into southern rivers after a fire shut down the Shoket treatment plant.
- Odor disturbances are expected in downstream areas, including Beer Sheva and Eshkol.
- The public is advised to avoid the affected rivers until repairs are completed.
- Repairs to the plant are expected to take several weeks.
- Israel Police are involved in managing the incident.
A fire at the Shoket wastewater treatment facility overnight Friday has led to its shutdown and the discharge of raw sewage into the Hebron River. The flow is expected to continue into the Beer Sheva and Besor rivers. The Eshkol Regional Council warned residents in downstream areas, from Beer Sheva to Eshkol, particularly near the Tzalim Bridge, to expect potential odor disturbances. The Ministry of Environmental Protection has advised the public to stay away from the affected rivers until the malfunction is repaired and the sewage flow ceases. The ministry is monitoring the situation, and the Eshkol Council indicated that repairs could take several weeks. Israel Police are involved in addressing the incident, and the Eshkol Council stated they would provide further updates relevant to their region.
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