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.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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

Mekorot has proven that water management does not begin and end with technology, but with a holistic framework.

|ByBARAK GRABER
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

In areas experiencing localized supply problems, the scope of water use will be reduced as needed, while the Water Authority's operations center addresses individual disruptions.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, HODAYA RAN
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

The warning came amid an unusual disruption to Israel’s national water network, after five of the country’s six desalination facilities shut down.

|ByHODAYA RAN, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Mekorot receives certification for operational resilience

The national water company maintained service during recent crises, earning recognition for its emergency preparedness and setting new standards for resilience in Israel's water infrastructure.

OCTOBER 15, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
From right to left: CPA Elad Navon, CEO of Modi'in Water Corporation, Haim Bibas, Mayor of Modi'in-Maccabim-Reut and head of The Federation of Local Authorities in Israel, Gabi Yankovitz, CEO of Arad, Regev Yanay, VP Sales and Marketing - Israel at Arad.

The drastic increases did not escape us: Mey Eden jumps the prices

Market factors: The company is on the shelf and has an interest in showing an increase in revenues - potential sale of Mey Eden spurs price hikes.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024ByLIAT RON
Mey Eden Water dominates the water market with sales of approximately NIS 222 million in 2023 and a market share of approximately 38%

National water company to double water supply to southern Israel

Mekorot announces a significant investment to double water supply to southern Israel, enhancing agricultural support and regional development.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
"This plan is essential to meet the agricultural water needs as defined by government ministries". In the meeting with Minister Amsalem.

Mekorot expands its innovation activities with investment in startups Argu and Bimmatch

A major focus of these investments is water supply and quality, operations and maintenance, cybersecurity protection, energy management, and infrastructure maintenance.

AUGUST 12, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Mekorot VP of Engineering Yossi Yaacoby with Shani Daniel and Ido Deutsch from Argo

Running water 12 hours a week: Jerusalem residents protest shortage in Kafr 'Aqab

Water currently runs in the neighborhood's pipes around 12 hours a week, according to an ACRI report from the end of June, which cites residents.

JULY 21, 2024ByEVE YOUNG
View of Kafr 'Aqab and the abandoned Atarot Airport, north of Jerusalem, July 31, 2022.

Mekorot announces third-quarter net profit of NIS 57 million

Mekorot has shown strong results for the third quarter and in general. Operating profit increased by NIS 200 million' says Mekorot CEO Amit Lang.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Mekorot CEO, Amit Lang

Israel, India partner on water-based startup accelerator

The objective will see both Indian and Israeli participants take part in a comprehensive water technology accelerator program.

AUGUST 10, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A municipal worker cleans the street in front of a bilboard displaying Indian and Israeli flags for PM Netanyahu's visit, Ahmedabad, India, January 2018

Mekorot to draw up master plan for Dominican Republic water sector

Luis Abinader, “highlighted Israel’s expertise in water management

JUNE 27, 2023ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
Mekorot and the Dominican Republic’s water company sign a water deal on Monday, June 26.

Turkish CEO to address Tel Aviv water security conference

Istanbul water company CEO to discuss how country managed water resources after massive earthquake.

JUNE 24, 2023ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
In the Negev Desert, Israeli innovation offers the world ways to build resilient crops, water technologies, clean energy and other tools. Shown here, a solar energy field.

Mekorot begins operation of water line joining Beersheva with Shoket drilling area

The project is part of a larger project whose primary goal is to increase the supply of water along the Be'er Sheva – Shokat – Arad route.

JUNE 15, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF