Water in israel

Mekorot reports higher 2nd quarter profit, but regulatory changes weigh on 2026 results

National water company posts NIS 243 million net profit in Q2, while regulatory changes led to a further NIS 83 million decline in the value of its assets during the first half of the year

Mekorot – International Water Powerhouse.
Israeli natural gas field in the Mediterranean

Joint Iran-Hezbollah strike could paralyze Israel’s energy lifelines, Alma Center warns

Eshkol Reservoir

Mekorot launches tender for solar and energy storage facilities at water reservoirs

Mekorot inaugurates new Shluhot Reservoir named after former Deputy Prime Minister David Levy

Mekorot inaugurates new Shluhot Reservoir as part of NIS 600M water infrastructure project


‘In just a few years, we will impact the global environment’

Watergen’s technology enables the production of high-quality drinking water enriched with minerals from the air for home and commercial purposes.

 DR. MICHAEL MIRILASHVILI, Watergen CEO, enjoys some refreshing H20 with MK Ayelet Shaked

Mekorot reports increase in revenues to NIS 952m.

The increase in revenues was achieved despite a decline in tariffs of about 1.5% at the beginning of 2022.

 Amit Lang

Watergen partners with STMicroelectronics in effort to lower water usage

STMicroelectronics is hoping to reduce the company’s water consumption by 20% by 2025, thereby taking the industry lead in social and environmental responsibility. 

left to right: Pascal Roquet, Corporate & Health Director of STMicroelectronics and Steve Elbaz, VP Mobility at Watergen

Mekorot posts profits of NIS 386m.

A breakdown of all water sector data indicates that the supply of water by Mekorot increased to approximately 1,800 million cubic meters in 2021 from approximately 1,650 cubic meters in 2020.

 President Isaac Herzog launching Mekorot's new water supply system for Jerusalem on February 10, 2022

Mekorot selects group of companies to design Israel's future water systems

The projects include the development of Israel’s domestic water sector as well as the design of how to supply water to neighboring countries, such as Jordan.

A worker at the Eshkol Water Filtration Plant in Northern Israel. The central filtration plant at the Eshkol site in Israel is the fourth largest plant in the world and the first of its kind in the country. It was constructed in June 2007.

Herzog unveils Mekorot's new water supply system for Jerusalem

Designated by the government as a national infrastructural project, the system is set to connect Jerusalem and nearby settlements to desalinated Mediterranean waters.

 (L-R) Energy Minister Karin Elharrar, President Isaac Herzog, First Lady Michal Herzog and Mekorot CEO Itzhak Aharonovitch at the Jerusalem water system groundbreaking

Water: Jerusalem's precious resource

Historically, Jerusalem has always been vulnerable to drought with the consequent danger of famine and starvation. There are very few natural water resources in this city.

 A rainbow over open land in the Jerusalem neighborhood of North Talpiot before it was turned into an apartment complex.

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.