Israel - Water Conflicts Flashcards
How much more water does Israel consume than it receives naturally?
500 billion litres more than it receives naturally - and the population is growing
Which natural hazard is increasingly common?
Droughts - and they are lasting longer
Competition for the limited supply is…
…increasing
The over-consumption has become…
…unsustainable
Where does Israel import water from?
Turkey
How do they import water from Turkey?
From recycling sewage from desalination plants
What other source provides water to Israel?
Aquifers
How much water does Israel consume annually?
2200 billion litres
What is the natural supply in Israel annually?
1700 billion litres - they get the rest from Turkey
What is wrong with the water management systems?
They are inferior and could contaminate the lake
The threat from Turkeys Gap could force Syria to do what?
Divert the River Jordan away from Israel
What is the over-pumping of supplies causing?
Seawater to seep into aquifers and then threaten supply
