Water in israel

Mekorot acquires wastewater facilities in Ashkelon and Netivot to support southern growth

Acting Mekorot CEO Danny Sofer, “A modern water sector does not end with water supply; it also includes treatment, reuse, and infrastructure management at the highest level."

Mekorot, announced that it is acquiring the municipal wastewater treatment plants serving Ashkelon and Netivot
Danny Sofer, acting CEO Mekorot

“Within 5 to 6 Years, all of Israel will be connected to a single water network”

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Mekorot reports strong core growth in 2025, but regulatory changes drive heavy net loss

Mekorot Acting CEO Danny Soffer

Mekorot Acting CEO Danny Soffer spoke at the Israel Economic Conference 2026


National water company to double water supply to southern Israel

Mekorot announces a significant investment to double water supply to southern Israel, enhancing agricultural support and regional development.

"This plan is essential to meet the agricultural water needs as defined by government ministries". In the meeting with Minister Amsalem.

Mekorot expands its innovation activities with investment in startups Argu and Bimmatch

A major focus of these investments is water supply and quality, operations and maintenance, cybersecurity protection, energy management, and infrastructure maintenance.

Mekorot VP of Engineering Yossi Yaacoby with Shani Daniel and Ido Deutsch from Argo

Running water 12 hours a week: Jerusalem residents protest shortage in Kafr 'Aqab

Water currently runs in the neighborhood's pipes around 12 hours a week, according to an ACRI report from the end of June, which cites residents.

 View of Kafr 'Aqab and the abandoned Atarot Airport, north of Jerusalem, July 31, 2022.

Mekorot announces third-quarter net profit of NIS 57 million

Mekorot has shown strong results for the third quarter and in general. Operating profit increased by NIS 200 million' says Mekorot CEO Amit Lang.

Mekorot CEO, Amit Lang

Israel, India partner on water-based startup accelerator

The objective will see both Indian and Israeli participants take part in a comprehensive water technology accelerator program.

A municipal worker cleans the street in front of a bilboard displaying Indian and Israeli flags for PM Netanyahu's visit, Ahmedabad, India, January 2018

Mekorot to draw up master plan for Dominican Republic water sector

Luis Abinader, “highlighted Israel’s expertise in water management

 Mekorot and the Dominican Republic’s water company sign a water deal on Monday, June 26.

Turkish CEO to address Tel Aviv water security conference

Istanbul water company CEO to discuss how country managed water resources after massive earthquake.

In the Negev Desert, Israeli innovation offers the world ways to build resilient crops, water technologies, clean energy and other tools. Shown here, a solar energy field.

Mekorot begins operation of water line joining Beersheva with Shoket drilling area

The project is part of a larger project whose primary goal is to increase the supply of water along the Be'er Sheva – Shokat – Arad route.


Mekorot begins operation of water line joining Beersheva with Shoket drilling area

Mekorot has begun work on a large project that is intended to increase the supply of water along the Beer Sheba route.

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This phrase can keep your toddler from drowning

It's not enough to be poolside when your toddler is walking around - this paramedic shared the three words that can save a life.

 SWIMMING SHOULD be a year-round sport and activity for children of all ages.