01
Sep 2026
6:01 UTC
Israel & Palestinian Territories Alert (UPDATE): New seawater turbidity wave prompts renewed shutdown of desalination plants on September 1; adhere to authorities’ instructions
Current Situation:
- A new wave of seawater turbidity has reportedly prompted the renewed shutdown of nearly all desalination plants in Israel as of the morning hours (local time) of September 1 to prevent damage to the facilities.
- The Hadera desalination plant reportedly remains operational as of writing.
- The shutdowns have reportedly disrupted water supplies in central and southern Israel, with authorities warning residents of Sderot and communities near the Egyptian border of low water pressure.
- Authorities are reducing water allocated to public landscaping and agricultural activities and limiting other nonessential public uses, while residential supplies are currently expected to remain uninterrupted.
- Authorities have warned that Jerusalem, Ma’ale Adumim, Beit Shemesh, and the West Bank could face water supply disruptions or outages if the disruption persists.
Recommendations:
- Those operating or residing in Israel on September 1 and over the coming days are advised to remain cognizant of disruptions to water supply.
- Remain cognizant of authorities’ updates regarding disruptions to specific areas and adhere to authorities’ instructions regarding water use.
- It is advised to ensure an adequate supply of bottled water and consider accumulating tap water beforehand to provide for sanitation and cooking purposes, due to the possibility of extended supply disruptions.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
High
AFFECTED AREA
Israel, Palestinian Territories
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Medium
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
Current Situation:
- A new wave of seawater turbidity has reportedly prompted the renewed shutdown of nearly all desalination plants in Israel as of the morning hours (local time) of September 1 to prevent damage to the facilities.
- The Hadera desalination plant reportedly remains operational as of writing.
- The shutdowns have reportedly disrupted water supplies in central and southern Israel, with authorities warning residents of Sderot and communities near the Egyptian border of low water pressure.
- Authorities are reducing water allocated to public landscaping and agricultural activities and limiting other nonessential public uses, while residential supplies are currently expected to remain uninterrupted.
- Authorities have warned that Jerusalem, Ma’ale Adumim, Beit Shemesh, and the West Bank could face water supply disruptions or outages if the disruption persists.
Recommendations:
- Those operating or residing in Israel on September 1 and over the coming days are advised to remain cognizant of disruptions to water supply.
- Remain cognizant of authorities’ updates regarding disruptions to specific areas and adhere to authorities’ instructions regarding water use.
- It is advised to ensure an adequate supply of bottled water and consider accumulating tap water beforehand to provide for sanitation and cooking purposes, due to the possibility of extended supply disruptions.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
High
AFFECTED AREA
Israel, Palestinian Territories
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Medium
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
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