Water levels at Israel's main freshwater reservoir suffers significant dip

Published on August 27, 2012 09:53 by Water Network Research, Official research team of The Water Network in Social

The water levels in Lake Kinneret - the Sea of Galilee - which is Israel's main freshwater reservoir have experienced a disconcerting drop of 26 inches in three months, according to the Water Authority.

The lake experienced a favorable winter in 2011, but the harsh summer's evaporation rate and regular pumping from the lake have taken their toll.

According to the Water Authority, the Kinneret's water levels could drop by as much as an additional 40 inches before winter rains have any effect on them. That would bring water levels well below the "lower red line" - a point of measurement stating that pumping water from the lake is dangerous to its eco system.

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