Israel faces worsening water shortage
Israel is facing a ongoing crisis at its desalination plants due to an unprecedented rise in seawater turbidity caused by the widespread presence of microscopic algae in the Mediterranean Sea. This has led to the shutdown or partial operation of many stations, threatening the water system, especially during the summer. Israel relies on desalination plants to meet about 70% of its water consumption. In response, authorities have increased water withdrawals from Lake Tiberias and groundwater wells to compensate for the shortfall. Although domestic water supplies have not experienced severe shortages, affected areas have seen disruptions in supply. Experts anticipate that if the phenomenon continues, it could place additional pressure on the water system, especially if some plants remain offline. However, authorities describe this as an exceptional natural occurrence and stress that they are working to ensure continuous supply by utilizing alternative sources. It is also believed that the contamination of seawater with algae gases resulted from the discharge of untreated sewage from Gaza, which has worsened the crisis.
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