‘Extremely rare event:’ Miles-long microalgae bloom knocks out most of Israel’s desalination plants — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/extremely-rare-event-miles-long-microalgae-bloom-knocks-out-most-of-israel-s-desalination-plantsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Israel's water crisis eases as desalination plants restarthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/extremely-rare-event-miles-long-microalgae-bloom-knocks-out-most-of-israel-s-desalination-plantshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/extremely-rare-event-miles-long-microalgae-bloom-knocks-out-most-of-israel-s-desalination-plants#u58642Sun, 06 Sep 2026 01:36:00 +0000Israel's water supply is returning to normalcy after a miles-long microalgae bloom knocked out most of its desalination plants. The crisis has been easing with the use of algicides and the filling of national reservoirs. The water sector is now considered 'fully stable'.Why it mattersThe microalgae bloom, described as an 'extremely rare event', affected Israel's desalination plants, which provide a significant portion of the country's drinking water. The crisis highlighted Israel's vulnerabilities beyond military threats and raised fears over the impact