Last year's water inflow in Israel (groundwater, rivers) was about 700 million cubic meters, which is half of the historic average and about third of the current demand. The deficit is being made up by recycling and desalination, and pumping of groundwater reserves. The whole Middle East is in a worsening water situation.
The idea of a water market (planned by the Harvard Team) is dead: political consideration will not allow water trade among neighbors and in Israel itself, water rights (private property of agriculturalists and old towns) are so rooted in tradition and legislation that cannot be touched.
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A water market within Israel is a necessity - the amount of water that people waste is astounding. The military alone is horrendous - the way they water "lawns" all the time (not to mention a complete waste of money by most units resources, generally). I wonder if a private desalination plant is more of a reality - selling it back to Mekorot.
Also, is it true that gray water filters are illegal in Israel?
Yes, the Ministry of Health does not approve the domestic re-use of greywater nor rainfall consumption. It is because of possible contamination.
Do you think there is a real risk of contamination? What about the relatively simple routing of domestic shower/sink water to toilets? (and would that even lead to significant conservation?).
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