How many wastewater treatment plants are there in Israel?

There are a total of 87 large wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) in Israel. These all treat at least 1,000 m3 wastewater per day or 503.3 MCM per year. The Shafdan plant is by far the largest WWTP. The plant lies on the outskirts of Tel Aviv and treats wastewater from 35 municipalities. It serves approximately 2.3 million people.

What is the largest wastewater treatment plant in Tel Aviv?

The Shafdan plant is by far the largest WWTP. The plant lies on the outskirts of Tel Aviv and treats wastewater from 35 municipalities. It serves approximately 2.3 million people. Below is an overview of the ten largest WWTPs and their discharge (Table 2).

What is Israel's tertiary wastewater treatment process?

Through Israel’s tertiary treatment processes, recycled wastewater is cleaned to near drinking-quality levels before reaching crops to avoid contamination. The goal is to recycle 95% of wastewater for agriculture by 2025, leaving that much more fresh drinking water for the communities that need it.

How many desalination plants are there in Israel?

Israel has two more desalination plants in development, one of which is aimed to be operational by 2023. They will have a combined capacity of 300 MCM per year. Upon completion of the seventh facility, desalinated water will cover up to 90% of Israel’s annual municipal and industrial water consumption.

Why is the Israeli water sector focusing on technological solutions?

However, an increase in the water demand in the southern and central parts of the country put a strain on the Sea of Galilee as the main source of fresh water. Hence, the Israeli water sector started to incorporate a wide range of creative technological solutions to bridge the gap between water supply and demand.

Is Israel a lifeline for other water-deprived countries?

Some 4 billion people –– two-thirds of the global population — now experience extreme water scarcity for at least one month out of each year due to the climate crisis. But thanks to its national prioritization and seven decades of relentless determination, Israel has become a lifeline and source of hope for other water-deprived countries.