New Facility to Recycle River Water for Tel Aviv Park Irrigation
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
Mekorot has launched a new facility to reuse Yarkon River water for irrigating Yarkon Park's lawns, saving 800,000 cubic meters of fresh water annually. The Tel Aviv water corporation "Mayim Avivim" upgraded park taps to separate drinking water from irrigation water. The project is a milestone in the Yarkon River rehabilitation effort.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- A new Mekorot facility will recycle Yarkon River water for park irrigation, saving 800,000 cubic meters of fresh water yearly.
- The facility is located near the Seven Mills site on the Tel Aviv-Ramat Gan border.
- Mayim Avivim replaced park tap infrastructure to separate drinking water from irrigation water.
- The project is a significant milestone in the Yarkon River rehabilitation effort.
A new facility for reusing Yarkon River water has been inaugurated by Mekorot near the Seven Mills site, marking a significant step in the river's rehabilitation project. This facility will channel water pumped from the Seven Mills site, located on the border of Tel Aviv and Ramat Gan, to irrigate the large grassy areas of Yarkon Park. This initiative is expected to save 800,000 cubic meters of fresh water annually that was previously used for this purpose.
In parallel, the Tel Aviv-Jaffa water and sewage corporation, "Mayim Avivim," has replaced the park's tap infrastructure. This upgrade aims to create a clear separation between potable water and water designated for irrigation, ensuring public safety and efficient water management.