Water in israel

Mekorot signs five-year collective agreement with wage increases of over 20%

The agreement includes NIS 13,000 in cumulative signing bonuses per employee, an excellence bonus equivalent to one month’s salary, higher pensionable pay and new career advancement tracks.

Mekorot signed a five-year collective agreement with its employees
  	 • Barak Graber, Acting CEO,  Mekorot Development & Enterprises

The climate crisis, national resilience, and the unifying power of water

Infrastructure works along the shoreline of the Sea of Galilee as the Water Authority and the national water company Mekorot prepare to increase the flow of desalinated water pumped from desalination plants in Ashkelon and Rishon Lezion into the lake, northern Israel, February 27, 2026.

Water restrictions continue into second day as most Israeli desalination plants shut down again

Infrastructure works along the shoreline of the Sea of Galilee as the Water Authority and the national water company Mekorot prepare to increase the flow of desalinated water pumped from desalination plants in Ashkelon and Rishon Lezion into the lake, northern Israel, February 27, 2026.

Water restrictions imposed throughout Israel amid nationwide supply disruption


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.

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.