Israel Water Crisis: Five Desalination Plants Offline Amid Turbidity
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Five of Israel's six desalination plants were shut down on Tuesday due to increased seawater turbidity, likely caused by microalgae from the Nile Delta. This has led to calls for reduced public water use and disruptions in major cities like Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, though household supply is expected to continue.
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- Five of Israel's six desalination plants are offline due to high seawater turbidity.
- Microalgae from the Nile Delta are suspected as the cause of the turbidity.
- Public water use, including irrigation and park watering, is being restricted.
- Disruptions are affecting major cities like Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
- Authorities deny rumors of a cyberattack being the cause.
Israel is experiencing significant water supply disruptions as five out of six major desalination plants were shut down Tuesday morning. The shutdown, reported by the Water Authority, is due to a new surge in seawater turbidity. Several facilities had briefly resumed operations overnight before being taken offline again early Tuesday.
Initial analyses by the Water Authority and the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure suggest the turbidity is caused by microalgae originating from the Nile Delta region. These plants had also been halted the previous day, leading to water shortages across various parts of the country.
Local authorities have been instructed to limit public water consumption, including watering green spaces, and farmers have been told to suspend irrigation. Some municipalities have also shut off water at beach showers and taps. However, the Water Authority stated that no specific restrictions are currently imposed on households, and domestic water supply should continue.
Impacts have been felt particularly in Jerusalem and the Tel Aviv region. In Jerusalem, outages were reported in neighborhoods such as Bukharim, Geula, Ramat Eshkol, and Mea Shearim. The Hagihon company has set up public water distribution points in affected areas.
The Water Authority has denied social media rumors suggesting a cyberattack as the cause of the disruptions. The previous day, some communities had to utilize emergency reserves or distribute water via tankers.
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