The supply of adequate quantities of clean water has become a tremendous challenge in many regions of the world, a situation that unfortunately is expected to become worse. The skills, technologies, experience and know-how that Mekorot has accumulated over the past 70 years give us insight regarding successful approaches to these challenges, making us a valuable partner for forward-thinking water companies worldwide.
Mekorot Development & Enterprise specific areas of expertise include:
Desalination: Planning, consultancy, feasibility reports and pilots, process engineering, deployment, operation and maintenance, project management etc. Mekorot Development & Enterprise draws on the experience and technologies developed through Mekorot deployment of 31 seawater and brackish water desalination plants over the last 40 years.
Wastewater treatment and reuse: Mekorot Development & Enterprise plan and operate advanced wastewater treatment plants, including the usage of pioneering technologies and methodologies that have enabled Mekorot to reuse 70% of its wastewater for agricultural purposes.
Water resource management: Development of advanced solutions for the full range of challenges confronting water supply. Mekorot Development & Enterprise offers solutions for the management, operation and treatment of a diverse range of water resources, including surface and underground water, brackish water, seawater and effluents, all of which require different technologies and operational management techniques.
Water quality assurance: Establishment water quality monitoring techniques and strategies, methods and technologies for water treatment, Mekorot Development & Enterprise design, construct and operate large-scale water treatment plants.
Wells and hydrology: Mekorot Development & Enterprise provides consultation and services regarding all aspects of the drilling and rehabilitation of water wells including management and supervision of engineering projects; evaluation of proposed large and small projects; inspection of supplies, components, and tools (both on-site and at the manufacturer); evaluation of maintenance procedures; and formulation of models for maintenance expenses and rain.
Water security: Mekorot Development & Enterprise offer a comprehensive water security strategy and methodology for preventing and dealing with security events, including intentional and accidental contamination, or poisoning of water facilities and other types of water supply disruption.
Municipal water systems development & operation:
Mekorot Development & Enterprise develop, operate and maintain water and sewage systems
of local and regional municipalities. The company design regional master plans taking into consideration the expected growth of population, moving from general to detailed plan, implementation, supervision and operation. The municipal water systems are being
controlled by advanced remote control operation centers that ensure the reliability, availability, quality and safety of the water supply while reducing operational costs.