Water in Palestine

You might have questions about the water situation in Palestine because you have read or heard negative things about water availability in the media.

Can you take a hot shower in the morning or on a daily basis? Is water turned off at different times? Can the water in Palestine be used safely for drinking? We’ll answer all these questions here.

Water shortages in Palestine

We begin by saying that the water supply and sanitation in Palestine are controlled by the Israeli authorities. This means that Palestine does suffer from water shortages. Besides that, the groundwater is divided according to the second Oslo Accord.

Palestinians collect rainwater

Many people collect rainwater in tanks that are situated on their roofs; however, rainwater is a limited resource in Palestine due to infrequent rain-showers. Regardless, this collection of rainwater ensures the availability of water in the event that the water is turned off during the summer months. Some inhabitants must buy water from tankers in order to meet their daily water needs.

There are about three hundred natural water sources in Palestine, most of which are located in the eastern part of the West Bank. Palestinians have an average water usage of approximately 72 litres per person per day, and ninety percent of small Palestinian communities have less than 60 litres per person per day. Some Palestinians in rural villages may use significantly less than these averages; in some cases, as low as 20 litres per day for a single person.

Is it safe to drink tap water in Palestine?

The tap water in Palestine is safe and drinkable, and Palestinians experience no ill-effects from using the water for drinking or cooking. For internationals, bottled water is readily available as an alternative water source.

Studies have demonstrated that a significant percentage of the households in Palestine believe their water is of good quality.

Hot Water in Palestine

The vast majority of Palestinian homes do not have heating systems, which means that hot water is not always available, but every Palestinian home does have solar panels which can heat the water. Several years ago, gas or electric heating systems started to become popular among Palestinians, making hot water available during the winter months.

Hotels have hot water available every day, especially the international chain hotels, such as many in Ramallah.

Travel to Palestine

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Palestinian Refugee Camps

Travel to Palestine regularly organizes trips to Palestinian refugee camps in Hebron and Bethlehem, such as Al-Fawar and Aida camps, to show visitors the daily life of Palestinian refugees.

During your visit, you will hear firsthand stories from Palestinian refugees about how they became displaced and the challenges they face living in the camps. Travel to Palestine will provide a translator to facilitate conversations and explain more about the history of the camps.

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