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Israel Channels Desalinated Water to Combat Drought

11/11/2025

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The Water Authority of Israel began channeling desalinated water into the Sea of Galilee on Oct 23.
The project aims to raise the lake by about 0.5 centimeters per month.
One pipe currently delivers 1,000 cubic meters per hour.
As drought persists, 20 million cubic meters will be extracted this year for national supply.
Tests show minimal ecological impact, but concerns persist about diluted salinity on ecosystems.

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Story summary

The Water Authority of Israel began channeling desalinated water into the Sea of Galilee on Oct 23.
The project aims to raise the lake by about 0.5 centimeters per month.
One pipe currently delivers 1,000 cubic meters per hour.
As drought persists, 20 million cubic meters will be extracted this year for national supply.
Tests show minimal ecological impact, but concerns persist about diluted salinity on ecosystems.