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Israeli Health Ministry Issues Water Contamination Warning for Northern Streams

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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 40 minutes ago

What happened

Israel's Health and Environmental Protection Ministries warn against entering northern streams after tests found dangerous levels of fecal coliform bacteria, with contamination up to eight times above safe limits. The source of pollution is unknown, and the warning remains until water quality improves.

01Health and Environmental Ministries warn against entering contaminated northern streams.
02Water tests on August 16-17 found fecal coliform levels up to 3,400 per 100 ml, exceeding safe limits.
03Hexagon Pool showed the highest contamination, over eight times the recommended level.
04Contamination detected at multiple sites including Yehudiya Falls, Haruv Pool, and Jordan River bridges.
05Source of pollution remains unknown; routine biweekly water sampling continues.
06Warning stays until water tests confirm safe, stable conditions.

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