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Mekorot to Use Underground Water to Supply Bnei Brak and Jerusalem Corridor During Pesach

by Yechiel Sever

In response to a letter from MK Rabbi Moshe Gafni, Mekorot CEO Ido Rosilio announced that the Jerusalem Corridor and Bnei Brak would be supplied with well water, while Haifa would be supplied with well water and reservoir water.

Rabbi Gafni's letter, sent several weeks ago, described the problem involved in using water supplied by the National Carrier during Pesach due to very real concerns that this water contains chometz since it is kept exposed. He asked that tap water be switched to well water sources starting three days before Pesach begins.

"Regarding your letter and after examining the possibilities and limitations of the national water supply system," Rosilio wrote in reply, "the following plan has been proposed: The area of the Jerusalem Corridor and the City of Jerusalem will receive only well water throughout the holiday. The same applies to the City of Bnei Brak. The City of Haifa will be supplied with reservoir water and well water throughout the course of the holiday."

Rabbi Gafni was pleased with the response, but noted that well water should also be arranged for other cities in the country, and that Haifa should be supplied with only well water during Pesach.

 

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