Mekorot, as Israel’s primary supplier of water, considers itself a “Green Company” that strives to protect the country’s water sources, prevent their contamination and maintain their quality for future generations.
A key objective of the company is preserving Israel’s environment and natural resources as well as rehabilitating landscapes.
This goal is achieved through the implementation of numerous policies on environmental responsibility and their application by employees of the company.
Mekorot’s Efforts to Prevent Contamination of Water Sources
Mekorot conducts regular assessments of its water sources that result in targeted studies and reports providing specific information on contaminations of specific water sources.
Water assessment programs are tailored to individual water resources in order to better identify contaminations specific to those sources and, ultimately, protect them from contamination.
In order to achieve its goal of preventing contamination of water supplies, the company conducts environmental surveys of potable water sources.
Potential risks, both closer and farther away from water sources, are mapped out as a baseline for determining concrete measures to be taken to prevent contamination and the implementation of specific processes to halt contamination.
Mekorot focuses its efforts on conducting surveys at locations where the company drills for potable water.
The findings of these surveys determine the level of risk to the specific water source and the frequency of further monitoring required of any contamination in the vicinity of the source.
This innovative survey project created by Mekorot entails significant financial expenditure for its implementation. However, it is an effort undertaken out of a sense of national responsibility for maintaining water quality and preserving water sources for generations to come.
Mekorot also conducts environmental studies as part of the company’s pollution prevention measures.
Comprehensive Environmental Policy
Mekorot is aware of the fact that protecting the environment is one of the most important tasks facing Israeli society, and in particular, companies engaged in harnessing natural resources as part of their activities.
As a result, Mekorot treats seriously its responsibility for implementing policies that protect the environment, prevent environmental blight and preserve the country’s natural resources and beauty.
The company strives to adhere to these policies in its operations by promoting the preservation of the environment in its activities, developing environmental awareness among employees and formulating and implementing policies that empower employees to apply the company’s environmental policies.
These policies include utilizing environmentally friendly technologies and processes, dealing with odor and noise nuisance, preventing emissions of contaminants into the air and use of safe chemicals, all in accordance with local and international regulations and guidelines.
The company’s activities related to wastewater treatment and effluent reuse for irrigation contribute significantly to the country’s “water balance”, helping to prevent contamination of water sources.