About
The Western Galilee desalination plant, named Birkat Miriam, is Israel’s first large-scale seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) facility in the northern region. It is designed to strengthen Israel’s water resilience and supply potable water to the Haifa, Western Galilee, and Upper Galilee regions.
This project represents IDE’s fifth large-scale BOT desalination plant in Israel and incorporates cutting-edge technologies, optimized energy utilization, and minimal chemical usage. Despite its inland location and strict water quality standards, the plant achieves one of the lowest global water prices for seawater desalination.
- Capacity: 380,000 m³/day (100 million m³/year)
- Technology: Reverse Osmosis (RO) with advanced energy recovery systems
- Water source : Seawater
- Contract type: BOT for 25 years
- Usage: Potable water for industrial, residential, and agricultural needs
- Location : Western Galilee, Israel
- Customer: Israel Water Authority
- Commissioning date: 2026 exp.
Highlights
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Unique Modular Design
Prefabricated components for reduced on-site work and faster delivery
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Environmental Responsibility
Low carbon footprint, minimal chemical usage, and marine habitat preservation through pipe jacking and tunneling
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Energy Efficiency
Optimized pressure center and renewable energy integration via EDF Renewables
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Economic Advantage
Exceptionally low water price
Awards
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