Israel's Water Authority purchases emergency membranes for desalination plants amid microalgae crisis

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Israel's Water Authority spent over NIS 50 million on emergency membrane stock for its desalination plants after five of six facilities were shut down by microalgae contamination in the Mediterranean. Two plants remained operational at reduced capacity due to seawater turbidity. Desalination plants provide up to 80% of Israel's drinking water.