Aquifer system

Western aquifer

Northeastern aquifer

Eastern aquifer

Total

Natural characteristics

Area (km2)

1767

981

2896

5644

Average natural recharge (MCM/year)

318 - 430

135 - 187

125 - 197

578 - 814

Utilization according to Schedule 10, Article 40 of the 1995 Israeli Palestinian Interim Agreement-ANNEX III

Israeli utilization (MCM/year)

340

103

40

483

Palestinian utilization (MCM/year)

22

42

54

118

Additional quantity for development (MCM/year)

78

78

Total quantity (MCM/year)

362

145

172

679