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Israel's Soreq B Desalination Plant Now Fully Operational

1/25/2026

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The Water Authority of Israel announced the Soreq B desalination plant in Rishon Lezion is now fully operational, producing 200 million cubic meters annually.
The plant began at 60% capacity last year.
Soreq B and six other stations will supply about 800 million cubic meters, meeting roughly 70–80% of potable needs.
A seventh desalination station is planned for 2027.

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The Water Authority of Israel announced the Soreq B desalination plant in Rishon Lezion is now fully operational, producing 200 million cubic meters annually.
The plant began at 60% capacity last year.
Soreq B and six other stations will supply about 800 million cubic meters, meeting roughly 70–80% of potable needs.
A seventh desalination station is planned for 2027.