Israel Water Authority

The Israel Water Authority is the governmental body responsible for managing Israel's water resources. It oversees the supply of potable water to residential, agricultural, and industrial consumers nationwide. The authority regulates wastewater treatment and promotes the reuse of treated water for irrigation and other purposes. It sets national water policies, allocates water rights, and monitors compliance with quality standards. By coordinating with regional water utilities and municipalities, it ensures integrated water management across the country. Its work includes long‑term planning to address water scarcity in Israel’s arid climate.

The Israel Water Authority holds a distinct regulatory role, specializing in water governance rather than direct service delivery. Its distinguishing attribute is the authority to enforce water‑use regulations and to coordinate emergency responses affecting critical water infrastructure. In April 2020, the authority was involved in thwarting an attempted cyberattack on Israeli water utilities that was linked to Iranian actors. The attack was detected early and prevented from causing operational disruption, highlighting the authority’s competence in cybersecurity risk management. This incident underscored the authority’s position as a key stakeholder in protecting Israel’s essential water services from external threats. While the authority operates under the Israeli government, specific details about its parent organization or subsidiary structure are not provided in the available sources.