How Desalination Made Israel a Water Superpower

Logosofia no Dia a Dia · May 15, 2026 · 31m

When Israel faced a catastrophic drought in the early 2000s, the Sea of Galilee was turning brackish and the national water system was on the verge of collapse. Instead of accepting scarcity, the country bet big on reverse osmosis desalination, led by companies like IDE Technologies. The result? A water surplus that now supplies 80% of municipal needs, transformed the Mediterranean into the primary water source, and created a new tool for regional diplomacy. This episode explores the technological breakthroughs that drove costs below 60 cents per cubic meter, and how water agreements with…