Sewage Spill Threatens Southern Rivers After Treatment Plant Fire
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Raw sewage is flowing into southern rivers after a fire shut down the Shoket wastewater treatment plant.
- Potential odor disturbances are expected downstream from Beer Sheva to Eshkol.
- The public is advised to avoid the affected river areas until the problem is fixed.
- Repairs are expected to take several weeks, and police are involved.
- The Eshkol Regional Council is providing updates and information.
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 of potential odor disturbances downstream, from Beer Sheva to Eshkol, particularly near the Tzalim Bridge. The Ministry of Environmental Protection advised the public to stay away from the riverbanks until the malfunction is repaired and the sewage flow ceases. The council indicated that resolving the issue could take several weeks, with the Ministry of Environmental Protection continuing to monitor the situation. Israel Police are involved in addressing the incident. The Eshkol Regional Council stated they would provide further updates relevant to their area and provided a hotline number for additional information.
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