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Health and Environment Ministries Warn of Contaminated Streams in Northern Israel
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jun 15, 2026
What happened
Israel’s Health and Environmental Protection ministries warned hikers against entering several northern streams after June 14, 2026 water tests found abnormal bacterial contamination. They said the risk remains until repeated samples are clean and stable, and no pollution source has been identified.
- 01June 14 samples found contamination above Health Ministry limits.
- 02Several popular northern streams were declared unsafe for entry.
- 03No known pollution source has been identified.
- 04Authorities will keep testing and update the public.
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Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 15, 2026
Health and Environment Ministries Warn of Contaminated Streams in Northern Israel
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 15, 2026
Health Ministry Warns of Dangerous Water Conditions in Northern Streams
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