Israel's water economy is on the brink of a crisis.
Demand and consumption are increasing, exceeding the capacity of the natural sources, which are being depleted. Water quality in the sources is deteriorating, due to over-exploitation and intensive human activity. The government of Israel decided on an integrated policy and action:
To preserve and protect the existing reserves, in quality and quantity.
To increase considerably the supply of potable water, mainly through seawater desalination and purification of water sources.
To advance the treatment of sewage, its collection and purification, turning it into the main source of water for agriculture (replacing potable water).
To intensify water saving in all sectors by economic measures - raising the price, as well as by legal means, enforcement, improved management and organization.
To invest in Agrotechnology, to convert agriculture to using mainly low quality water - recycled waste water, brackish and flood water.
Demand and consumption are increasing, exceeding the capacity of the natural sources, which are being depleted. Water quality in the sources is deteriorating, due to over-exploitation and intensive human activity. The government of Israel decided on an integrated policy and action:
To preserve and protect the existing reserves, in quality and quantity.
To increase considerably the supply of potable water, mainly through seawater desalination and purification of water sources.
To advance the treatment of sewage, its collection and purification, turning it into the main source of water for agriculture (replacing potable water).
To intensify water saving in all sectors by economic measures - raising the price, as well as by legal means, enforcement, improved management and organization.
To invest in Agrotechnology, to convert agriculture to using mainly low quality water - recycled waste water, brackish and flood water.
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