Water in israel
Mekorot’s Shira Singer on the future of water infrastructure
Ahead of the national water company's 90th anniversary, Shira Singer explains why the tech revolution is a matter of life-saving stability and human empowerment.
Shira Singer pushes Israel’s water sector into a new technological era
Israel launches historic project to send desalinated water into Sea of Galilee
Mekorot to invest NIS 800 million in doubling water supply to Eilat
The Dead Sea’s right to life
The power-generating canal Theodore Herzl envisioned has become imperative to avert environmental calamity.
Israeli solar tech could make clean water a global reality
The Jerusalem-based SunDwater, whose standalone system harnesses heat through concentrated solar power, now has two fully operational pre-production models purifying water in the Arava Desert.
Desalinated sea water linked to iodine deficiency
Some 300 million people around the world get their potable water from 17,000 desalination plants in 150 countries, including Israel.
Israel’s greatest victory?
The emphasis on water – and the talk about making the desert bloom – accelerated after independence in May 1948.
Rehovot residents irate after 12-hour cessation in water supply
While apologizing for any inconvenience, the city emphasized its efforts over the past week to keep residents updated through fliers, social media and municipal patrol cars.
Water scarce West Bank to receive short-term boost in supply
The new "Ariel 1" well, drilled by the Mekorot national water company near the city of Ariel, will provide an additional 4,500 cubic meters of water daily to the entire population of the West Bank.
Energy Ministry: Israel's waters are now open for business
"This is a very important process, which is expected to encourage international energy companies to invest in the natural gas market in Israel," says Steinitz.
As Kinneret water level plummets, residents fear effects of prolonged drought
Emek Hayarden Regional Council, Water Authority spar on best method to convey water to Jordan.
UK launches Mideast effort to tackle water issues
The programs follow “unprecedented” UK-Israeli scientific cooperation, including the biggest bilateral science conference in April.
Tree frog frolics
With the disappearing water habitats, the wonderful creatures that live in and around them are also vanishing.