The flip-side of lower consumption

An Israeli government drive to cut domestic demand has seen positive results. It also means treated wastewater is now in short supply for farmers.

A year-long campaign by the Israeli Water Authority has resulted in a sharp drop in household water consumption, although this has also led to a decline in the amount of wastewater available for reuse by the country’s agricultural sector.

Tami Shor, deputy director of the Water Authority, told GWI that over the past year, the amount of treated water ...

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