Report on the Status of Water Supply and Wastewater Services in the Palestinian West Bank
The West Bank faces a deepening water and wastewater crisis driven by scarce resources, aging infrastructure, rapid population growth, and heightened political instability. Water availability remains below World Health Organization standards, worsened by a significant reduction in supply from Israel’s Mekorot following October 7, 2023. Wastewater management is critically insufficient, with only 29% of wastewater treated and more than 60% of the population lacking access to sewerage systems. Financial constraints, high non-revenue water levels, and infrastructure damage further compromise service reliability.
