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”

Eshkol Reservoir

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


Watergen creates water from air at massive Abu Dhabi energy summit

It is the first exhibition of this size to become plastic-free, with clean drinking water produced from the air available to all attendees. 

 A man drinks water from a Watergen machine in Abu Dhabi.

Water Authority to supply Israel with underground water during Passover

"A big part of the public is strict with not using water that comes from the Kinneret during Passover... as is it exposed and could contain hametz," MK Moshe Gafni said.

SAMARIA REGIONAL COUNCIL head Yossi Dagan (left), Infrastructure Minister Yuval Steinitz (center) and Civil Administration officer Benny Elbaz inaugurate a 13-km. water pipeline in Samaria on Monday.

Huge infrastructure project brings water from the mountain to Jerusalem

With Israel a world leader for water technology and innovation, water resource consulting for other nations has become a significant part of Mekorot’s operations.

THE TUNNEL, extending from Moshav Eshtaol to the Ein Kerem neighborhood, will supply the capital with water for years to come.

Why a full Kinneret means more than just hydrology

After an abundant rain hit Israel over the last weekend, the Water Authority announced that the level of its waters reached its full capacity, marking a record since 2004.

PEOPLE ON paddle boards float on Lake Kinneret in 2016. It is Israel’s major surface fresh-water source, now endangered.

BGU researchers' new invention tracks water pollution in real time

The sensor tracks nitrate levels in crops, thereby notifying authorities quickly to potential groundwater nitrate pollution, to help prevent poisoning of groundwater.

Sensor for measurements of nitrate in the soil

Israeli, Dutch officials inaugurate Mitzpeh Ramon Water Project

The Project was dedicated to the King of Holland.

Officials at the inauguration ceremony of the Mitzpeh Ramon Water Project.

Water in the desert of Israel?

Israel is 60% desert, but it is not devoid of water.

Waterfalls in Israel.

Water NGO head: Crisis isn’t all the authority’s fault

‘Don’t throw out the baby with the bathwater,’ says Raanan Adin in response to the State Comptroller’s Report.

PEOPLE ON paddle boards float on Lake Kinneret in 2016. It is Israel’s major surface fresh-water source, now endangered.

Tackling Israel’s water challenges

The Jewish National Fund continues to lead the way.

Kineret

Health Ministry Dir.-Gen.: Leptospirosis is easily treated

Health Ministry CEO Moshe Bar Siman Tov released a statement Sunday afternoon on the current status of the Leptospirosis ('ahberet') infection.

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