Health Authorities Warn of Severe Water Contamination in Northern Israel Streams
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Israeli health and environmental ministries warn of hazardous fecal bacteria levels in northern streams, advising against entering the water until further notice.
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- High fecal coliform bacteria levels found in northern Israel streams on July 20.
- Contaminated streams include Hasbani, Jordan River, Hexagon Pool, Gilabon, Zaki, Tzalmon, and Ein Hardalit.
- Highest bacteria counts recorded at Tzalmon's Haruv Pool, Hexagon Pool, and Jordan River's Arik Bridge.
- Health authorities warn that entering these waters is dangerous until contamination clears.
- Environmental Protection Ministry has not identified the pollution source and continues monitoring.
The Israeli Ministry of Health and Ministry of Environmental Protection have issued a warning about severe bacterial contamination in several streams in northern Israel. Water samples taken on July 20 revealed dangerously high levels of fecal coliform bacteria exceeding health guidelines. The affected waterways include the Hasbani, Jordan River (from Joseph Bridge to Arik Bridge), Hexagon Pool, Gilabon, Zaki, Tzalmon, and Ein Hardalit streams. The highest contamination levels were recorded at the Haruv Pool in the Tzalmon Stream (3,000 CFU), Hexagon Pool (2,500 CFU), and Arik Bridge on the Jordan River (2,000 CFU). Authorities caution that entering these waters may pose health risks until safe levels are confirmed. The Ministry of Environmental Protection has not yet identified the pollution source and continues to monitor the situation.
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