Israel's water crisis worsens as Gaza sewage and algae bloom threaten supplies

Israel faces a water crisis as sewage from Gaza contaminates water sources and a large algae bloom threatens desalination plants, though some officials say the worst has passed.

4 Sept, 17:12 — 4 Sept, 17:12

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Water crisis in Israel raises fears over impact of Gaza sewage

Five of Israel’s six desalinization plants are offline. Untreated wastewater from Gaza’s destroyed sewage system could be part of the problem, experts warn.

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Israel's Water Crisis Eases, but Algae Bloom Still Threatens Desalination - Haaretz

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Israel's water crisis worsens as Gaza sewage and algae bloom threaten supplies

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Israel's Water Crisis Eases, but Algae Bloom Still Threatens Desalination - Haaretz

Water crisis in Israel raises fears over impact of Gaza sewage

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