NewzUntreated wastewater from Gaza's destroyed sewage system has been linked to a rare algae bloom that forced the shutdown of five of Israel's six major Mediterranean desalination plants. Israeli scientists are currently investigating whether the influx of Gaza wastewater directly fueled the massive biological growth.
The unexpected closures threaten a significant portion of Israel's primary water infrastructure, highlighting the widespread environmental and public service impacts stemming from the ongoing destruction of sanitation facilities in the region.
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