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Carmiel Water Still Unsafe to Drink

Northern city's municipality says tap water remains contaminated and unsafe for consumption without treatment as health officials continue testing

Carmiel Water Contamination Continues: Residents Warned Not to Drink

The drinking water contamination crisis in the northern city of Carmiel continues, with municipal officials announcing that abnormal findings in the city's tap water persist and that drinking directly from faucets remains unsafe without treatment.

According to the municipality, the Health Ministry, Water Authority, Ein Carmim water corporation, and Mekorot are conducting continuous testing and taking measures to resolve the contamination, but for residents' safety, the ban on drinking tap water will remain in effect at least through the morning hours.

Water delivery to schools
Water delivery to schools (Photo: Carmiel Municipality)

City officials announced they will supply educational facilities, kindergartens, and schools throughout Carmiel with bottled mineral water ahead of the school day, though parents are advised to send children with an additional personal water bottle.

Carmiel Mayor Moshe Koninsky stated: "We are prepared to provide solutions for residents and the education system. Testing continues, and we are acting in accordance with Health Ministry directives. Any change will be brought to the public's attention."

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