The document discusses regulation and governance in Israel's water sector. It outlines that in Israel, water is publicly owned and managed by the state. Oversight is provided by the Israel Water Authority, a single regulatory body. The reforms aimed to ensure reliable water supply through transparent pricing that covers costs, while preserving natural resources and the environment. The Water Council governs the sector by determining rules around production, supply, pricing, quality, and use of water resources.

1. Centro CONGRESSI
FIERA DEL LEVANTE - BARI
21 - 22 - 23 GIUGNO 2023
/2
Organizzazione Con il patrocinio di
Da un’idea di
Regula@on and Governance
in the Israel Water Sector
Guy Reshef
Senior Deputy General Director, Head of Israel Hydrological Service
Israel Water Authority
Water Authority

2. 2023
Centro CONGRESSI
FIERA DEL LEVANTE - BARI
21 - 22 - 23 GIUGNO 2023
/2
Organizzazione Con il patrocinio di
Da un’idea di
Israel Water Sector Playground

3. 2023
Centro CONGRESSI
FIERA DEL LEVANTE - BARI
21 - 22 - 23 GIUGNO 2023
/2
Organizzazione Con il patrocinio di
Da un’idea di
Israeli Water Law 1959 & amendments
n Water belongs to the public and is managed by the state for the
public and for the development of the country
n One professional regulatory authority governed by a council that
combines representatives from relevant ministries and from the
public (2007).
n Extracting and supplying water demands a permit from the IWA
director.

4. 2023
Centro CONGRESSI
FIERA DEL LEVANTE - BARI
21 - 22 - 23 GIUGNO 2023
/2
Organizzazione Con il patrocinio di
Da un’idea di
Principals and Goals
of the Israel Water Sector Reforms
Consumers - Water supply is a valuable commodity. The water tariffs
enable the sustainability of a reliable water supply, preserving the natural
water resources and safe keeping the environment.
Suppliers – Assuring reliable water and wastewater services; efficient
infrastructure development and high service standards.
Regulators - Simple and transparent regulatory system that enables the
development and operaMon of the water sector. The water tariffs finance
expenses.

5. 2023
Centro CONGRESSI
FIERA DEL LEVANTE - BARI
21 - 22 - 23 GIUGNO 2023
/2
Organizzazione Con il patrocinio di
Da un’idea di

6. 2023
Centro CONGRESSI
FIERA DEL LEVANTE - BARI
21 - 22 - 23 GIUGNO 2023
/2
Organizzazione Con il patrocinio di
Da un’idea di
The Water Councel

7. 2023
Centro CONGRESSI
FIERA DEL LEVANTE - BARI
21 - 22 - 23 GIUGNO 2023
/2
Organizzazione Con il patrocinio di
Da un’idea di
The Water Councel main roles
nRegulaMon of the water sector, its development and
supervision
nDetermining rules regarding the producMon of water, its
supply, its price, its quality and its use
nEstablishing rules for granMng licenses according to the
water law
nDetermining rates and charges for different water uses
nSupervision of the naMonal and regional water companies

8. 2023
Centro CONGRESSI
FIERA DEL LEVANTE - BARI
21 - 22 - 23 GIUGNO 2023
/2
Organizzazione Con il patrocinio di
Da un’idea di
Economic Policy
n The Goal - creaMng a transparent methodology for analyzing
“recognized” costs that enable an efficient supply of water.
n Providing resources for infrastructures needed for water supply
and defining normaMve expenses components (+profit).
n CreaMng regulatory environment that enables non-
discriminatory consumers compeMMon.
n CreaMng regulatory environment that encourages the use of
efficient water technologies.

9. 2023
Centro CONGRESSI
FIERA DEL LEVANTE - BARI
21 - 22 - 23 GIUGNO 2023
/2
Organizzazione Con il patrocinio di
Da un’idea di
summary notes
nOne stop shop – one regulatory enMty.
nProfessional management of the whole sector.
nMeasuring and reporMng every drop.
nEconomy based tariffs that cover expenses.

10. 2023
Centro CONGRESSI
FIERA DEL LEVANTE - BARI
21 - 22 - 23 GIUGNO 2023
/2
Organizzazione Con il patrocinio di
Da un’idea di
A sutainable Approach to Managing Our Water