Water in israel

Mekorot signs five-year collective agreement with wage increases of over 20%

The agreement includes NIS 13,000 in cumulative signing bonuses per employee, an excellence bonus equivalent to one month’s salary, higher pensionable pay and new career advancement tracks.

Mekorot signed a five-year collective agreement with its employees
  	 • Barak Graber, Acting CEO,  Mekorot Development & Enterprises

The climate crisis, national resilience, and the unifying power of water

Infrastructure works along the shoreline of the Sea of Galilee as the Water Authority and the national water company Mekorot prepare to increase the flow of desalinated water pumped from desalination plants in Ashkelon and Rishon Lezion into the lake, northern Israel, February 27, 2026.

Water restrictions continue into second day as most Israeli desalination plants shut down again

Infrastructure works along the shoreline of the Sea of Galilee as the Water Authority and the national water company Mekorot prepare to increase the flow of desalinated water pumped from desalination plants in Ashkelon and Rishon Lezion into the lake, northern Israel, February 27, 2026.

Water restrictions imposed throughout Israel amid nationwide supply disruption


Amit Lang Appointed CEO of Ackerstein Group

Lang stated he is honored to lead a company that “for 100 years has embodied Zionism, excellence, and innovation.”

Amit Lang, CEO of Mekorot

Mekorot CEO: Israel leads world in water tech, expands global role in Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan

At JPost Diplomatic Conference, Amit Lang touts AI-driven innovation, global projects, and Israel’s water security

Amit Lang, CEO of Mekorot

Israel's water tech is the key to peace in the Middle East - opinion

Treated wastewater, brought to near drinking quality, along with drip irrigation covering three-quarters of its agriculture, has strengthened Israel’s position as a water power.

A TAXI driver splashes water on himself to cool down during a heat wave in Tehran last summer. A 40% drop in rainfall over recent months, coupled with excessive water use, has fueled the crisis, says the writer.

Mekorot’s war effort: It is time to invest in accelerated development of Israel's water economy

Amit Lang, CEO of Mekorot, reflects on the challenges and successes during wartime: “Water supply was not disrupted.”

Amit Lang, CEO of Mekorot

Mekorot's CEO: "Israel's ability to manage water resources has left the world in awe."

At the Maariv and Walla Economic Conference, CEO Amit Lang discussed the difficulties of war: "We worked under fire and made sure the water supply remained intact as usual."

 Amit Lang, CEO of Mekorot.

Mekorot launches advanced control center for Israel’s water management

New national control center ensures continuous monitoring, rapid emergency response, and cybersecurity.

  Modern monitoring systems can detect faults early, make real-time decisions, and activate backup and intervention mechanisms immediately.

'We continued to supply water to the North throughout the war'

Mekorot head discusses northern water infrastructure at Jpost Conference.

 Amit Lang, CEO of Mekorot

Revolution in Israel's water metering market

The installation of two million smart water meters across the country is nearing completion. This deployment benefits Israeli consumers, saving them approximately NIS 100 million annually.

 The meters not only ensure accurate consumption readings but also detect leaks and water loss

Mekorot reports 14% net income increase to NIS 166m. in Q1-3

Israel's national water company, Mekorot, achieved 95% of its development goals, amounting to approximately 1.2 billion shekels.

 Mekorot CEO Amit Lang

Water diplomacy during the Abraham Accords: Building trust through shared resources - opinion

Water, as a critical shared resource, has the potential to bridge divides and foster cooperation.

 Havasu City Mayor Cal Sheehy with the author and his sons, as part of the year-long emissary mission ‘Agents of Hope’ across North and Central America.