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Key Water Sites
Water Security & Supply Infrastructure
The Fifth Water Line to Jerusalem
Photo by Itay Dodi, Israel Water Authority
A national infrastructure project designed to strengthen long-term reliability of water supply to Jerusalem. The line adds transportation capacity, enables operational flexibility between water sources, and addresses population growth and climate challenges, improving water security in drought years and normal times.
Sea of Galilee (Lake Kinneret)
Photo by Itay Dodi, Israel Water Authority
Lake Kinneret is a main water source and a strategic reservoir for Israel. Maintaining its level is essential for national water security and stable supply for the economy and agriculture. Controlled management strengthens resilience during drought years and climate change while protecting a unique natural resource.
Jerusalem Water Reservoir – Beit VaGan
Photo by Itay Dodi, Israel Water Authority
An indoor drinking water reservoir in Jerusalem, part of the national water supply infrastructure. It enables storage, regulation, and supply security for Greater Jerusalem.
Monitoring, Measurement & Emergency Preparedness
Humanitarian Aid – Water Emergency
Photo by Israel Water Authority
The Israel Water Authority maintains a reserve of water supply and sewage disposal units capable of serving up to 400,000 people in emergencies. Israel has supported humanitarian efforts worldwide following natural disasters, including Grand Bahama Island, Charleston (West Virginia, USA), Ukraine, and the Philippines.
Water Emergency Supply in Urban Sector Drill – Ashdod
Photo by Itay Dodi, Israel Water Authority
A water security drill held as part of emergency preparedness to ensure continued water supply even in extreme scenarios. The exercise tested system readiness, inter-agency coordination, and real-time public response capability, strengthening city resilience.
Conducting a Measurement Survey at Tzukim Springs near Dead Sea
Photo by Itay Dodi, Israel Water Authority
Water flow is measured regularly as part of monitoring and tracking. The collected data supports planning and management of water resources in the area.
Treatment, Reuse, Desalination & Sustainability
Solar Panels on Water Reservoir – South Region
Photo by Itay Dodi, Israel Water Authority
Installing solar panels on a water reservoir combines renewable energy generation with efficient use of existing infrastructure. It can help reduce evaporation and supports the energy and environmental resilience of the water sector.
Seawater Desalination Plant Sorek I
Photo by Itay Dodi, Israel Water Authority
Operating since 2013, Sorek I is one of Israel’s largest desalination plants and was among the first at this scale globally. Using reverse osmosis, it supplies approximately 150 million m³ of desalinated water per year, marking a leap in national desalination capacity and strengthening water security.
Gaaton Treated Effluents Reservoir – Water Reuse
Photo by Itay Dodi, Israel Water Authority
One of two reservoirs near Kibbutz Ga’aton in the Western Galilee. The reservoirs absorb wastewater from the Ga’aton WWTP and transfer treated effluents for agricultural use. Israel is a world leader in water reuse, with 85% of treated wastewater reused for agriculture.