Lake Kinneret, filtering it, and delivering it downstream to the south. Throughout its course, the water is blended with groundwater from over 1,000 wells across the country, and this blend is supplied to various consumers statewide. . Starting from the year 2000, when the country's desalination plan began , the proportion of desalinated water added to the supplied blend has been increasing each year. The current output of the five largest desalination facilities in Israel stands at 585 million m 3 per year. In 2019 and 2020, concession agreements were signed for two additional plants . After the completion of these plants, the overall production capacity is expected to increase to 885 million m 3 per year, accounting for approximately 85-90% of the annual municipal and industrial water consumption . According to , desalinated water currently constitutes 75% of the water used for domestic purposes in Israel, with the ultimate goal being to achieve a 100% water supply for domestic use through desalination . This fact poses a public health risk. The risk of consuming desalinated water lies in its reduced levels of vital minerals like magnesium, calcium, and sulfate, which are essential for human health. For example, magnesium deficiency can cause cardiovascular problems, hypertension, and even sudden cardiac death in humans .