A massive proliferation of microalgae stretching across several miles in the Mediterranean Sea has caused significant operational disruptions for Israel's primary desalination infrastructure. According to reports, the environmental phenomenon forced the temporary suspension of numerous major plants responsible for processing the nation's essential drinking water supply. This sudden blockage of intake systems highlights the vulnerability of the country's reliance on seawater desalination to meet its domestic water requirements. Authorities are currently managing the impact of this biological event, which has effectively halted production at most of the facilities that provide the majority of the state's potable water.
Source : Tehran Times
Photo : Tehran Times
