National Water Carrier of Israel

The National Water Carrier of Israel is a large-scale water transport system that moves water from the Sea of Galilee to distant regions across the country. It relies on a network of underground tunnels, open canals, and pumping stations that work together to move water over vast distances.

The project started in the 1950s as a response to unequal water distribution across the country. Its completion marked a turning point in Israel's ability to supply water to arid regions.

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

The system goes through several treatment stages at filtration plants before water reaches different regions. Most of the infrastructure runs underground or is not open to public access.

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: December 7, 2025 10:01