28
Jan
2025
Micha Baer
Case Study: Establishing the fifth water supply line to Jerusalem, an ancient city with modern-day demand
Located in the heart of Israel, Jerusalem is a capital city with a rich history, culture, and profound spiritual significance. The Holy City is considered a sacred site by three major world religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. This unique blend of religious heritage and historical depth draws visitors from across the globe each year, excited to
17
Jul
2019
Last updated date: 29 Aug 2022
Tal Levi
Case Study: Implementing a New Pipeline System in one of the World’s Oldest Cities
The Challenge
Jerusalem is the capital city of Israel, and it is located in the middle of the country. In addition to the large number of tourists visiting this historical city annually, Jerusalem also has a population of more than 900,000 people, and in 1994, the yearly drinking water consumption was approximately 60M cubic meters; 2,120 cubic feet. In order to meet the future demand of a rapidly growing population, as well as overcome the challenges posed by an ageing infrastructure, Mekorot (the Israeli national water company) decided to implement a new pipeline system. The objective was to deliver water from the national aqueduct and deep wells near the coastline to Jerusalem.
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Topics: Waterworks, Surge Anticipating valves, Pipelines
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