Israel: Mosses Hit Seawater Treatment Plants, Water Supply Affected
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The region suffers from a plague of microscopic algae from Egypt.The destruction of sanitation channels in the Gaza Strip increases the risk of proliferation of microorganisms.Five of Israel's six desalination plants closed.
Miguel FloresJerusalem/Gaza, 7 Sep (EFE).- A proliferation of algae in the Mediterranean, aggravated according to experts by sewage spilled from Gaza, has blocked Israeli desalinizers and caused a supply crisis in Israel.The crisis began last week, after microscopic algae from the coasts of Egypt clouded the waters close to Israel.The head of communication of the state water company Mekorot, Lior Gutman, explained to EFE that the wave of algae r…
Algal Bloom Fed by Gaza Sewage Shuts Down Israeli Desalination, Forcing Water Rationing
An algal bloom in the eastern Mediterranean Sea has forced the shutdown of five of Israel’s six desalination plants, disrupting more than 80% of the nation’s drinking water supply, according to reports published September 3 and September 5, 2026. The Israel Water Authority has ordered local councils to restrict water usage for farming, gardening, and public amenities, officials said. The government has also shut off external water to the Gaza St…
Local authorities ensure the water sector remains stable by relying on reserve supplies and limiting water use for irrigation purposes.
Authorities have appealed for a reduction in water use, expressing concern about a drop in water pressure and temporary shortages in some areas
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