Water contamination

Years of war and instability lead to institutional collapse depriving Yemen of clean water - report

Access to water in one of the world's most water-scarce countries has become even more critical as the region has descended into a new war, in which critical infrastructure has been targeted.

Camels walk during the sunset in Marib, Yemen, where the once-barren desert has sprung back to life with grasses due to shifting climate patterns.
Tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.

'Pollution without borders': Gaza sewage flows north, contaminating Israeli waters

 Lake Urmia, a salty lake located in northwestern Iran between the provinces of West Azerbaijan and East Azerbaijan

Iran's water crisis at tipping point in threat to Islamic regime's stability

 Drinking water, illustration

Health Ministry issues water safety advisories for various areas of Israel


Contaminated water in northern Israel leaves authorities worried

Samples taken from the streams in the Western and Lower Galilee and the Golan on June 20 and 21 indicated that the water has been contaminated.

People enjoy and bath in the Sea of Galilee (Kinneret) next to the city of Tiberias on June 23, 2015.

Satellite footage points to another oil slick making its way to Israel

The Environmental Protection Ministry is investigating the report and its credibility.

Tar pollution on the shore of Israel

Israeli tech helps Guatemala cope following Tropical Storm Amanda

The advent of GEN-M will allow Guatemala City increase its water production to meet the current demand of 6.5 cubic meters per second.

Representatives from Israel and Guatemala stand near a GEN-M atmospheric water generator.

BGU researchers' new invention tracks water pollution in real time

The sensor tracks nitrate levels in crops, thereby notifying authorities quickly to potential groundwater nitrate pollution, to help prevent poisoning of groundwater.

Sensor for measurements of nitrate in the soil

Scientists call on EU to protect Europe's rivers and lakes

More than 5,500 scientists have signed an open letter saying that Europe is facing a severe threat to its freshwater biodiversity

Wastwater is located in Wasdale, a valley in the western part of the Lake District National Park, England

WATCH: Clean water pumped to Golan stream due to Leptospirosis

The Meshushim stream is being pumped with fresh water in order to reduce pollutants.

Jordan River 521

Health Ministry Dir.-Gen.: Leptospirosis is easily treated

Health Ministry CEO Moshe Bar Siman Tov released a statement Sunday afternoon on the current status of the Leptospirosis ('ahberet') infection.

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