National Water Carrier of Israel

The National Water Carrier stretches 130 kilometers from the Sea of Galilee through central Israel to the Negev region, incorporating pipelines, tunnels, and pumping stations.

Construction of the water system began in 1953 as a response to water distribution challenges, marking its completion in 1964 under the management of Mekorot corporation.

The water carrier transformed Israeli agriculture by enabling irrigation in previously uncultivated areas, leading to increased food production and settlement expansion.

The infrastructure transfers 72,000 cubic meters of water per hour through a network of canals, providing essential resources for agriculture and residential consumption.

The water system includes the Eshkol Filtration Plant, which processes water through multiple treatment stages before distribution to different regions of Israel.

Website: https://wold.mekorot.co.il/Heb/newsite/Projects/NWC/Pages/TheNationalWaterCarrier.aspx

GPS coordinates: 32.77457,35.25393

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:40