Israel's $950 Million Wastewater Initiative Aims at Sustainable Agriculture

Israel's national carrier for wastewater kicks off with a $950 million investment, approved by key ministries, to provide cheaper wastewater to farmers. The initiative promises reduced farming costs and supports sustainable agriculture by establishing a national pipeline connecting treatment facilities to farms, optimizing wastewater use over natural resources.

Israel has embarked on a groundbreaking $950 million project to revolutionize its agricultural water supply by leveraging treated wastewater, as approved by the Knesset Economic Committee and various ministries.

This strategic move is designed to reduce agricultural costs by offering farmers lower-priced wastewater, replacing more costly fresh water. The project's financial backing from the Ministry of Energy, Finance, Agriculture, and the Water Authority epitomizes a concerted effort to combat the rising cost of living through sustainable practices.

By creating a national wastewater pipeline, the initiative aims to connect central treatment facilities to farmland across the nation. This infrastructure is expected to allow for more efficient agricultural practices by exploiting treated wastewater and reducing dependency on dwindling natural water sources or heavily desalinated seawater, all in response to growing water demands driven by population increases.

(With inputs from agencies.)