The large amount of precipitation that fell yesterday caused pressure in an old and problematic sewer line intended for replacement, where several malfunctions had occurred in the past, and the sewage flowed through the municipal drainage system into Nahal Gadora.
Many residents reported sewage pollution on Ephraim Street in Kiryat Bialik, and the Association of Haifa Sewer Cities reported the problem to the environmental center of the Ministry of Environmental Protection.
The professionals at the Nahal Kishon Authority stated that the signs of sewage are visible in Nahal Gadora from Ephraim Street in Kiryat Bialik and for several kilometers down the stream.
The Union of Haifa Cities - Sewerage gave a response:
Did the article interest you?"The large amount of precipitation that fell in a very short period of time increased the pressure in the line and caused an explosion in the pipe. The line was immediately disconnected from the transmission system and the work to repair it will be completed by the end of the day. Moreover, the problem arose as a result of the drainage being connected to the sewer contrary to the law and causing a malfunction in the winter. In addition, in 2018 a line will be laid A new sewage system on Ephraim Street in Kiryat Bialik and along the entire Hagadora stream with an investment of NIS 40 million."