The existing extractions, utilization and estimated potential of the Eastern, North - Eastern, and Western Aquifers are as follows:

Eastern Aquifer:

• In the Jordan Valley, 40 mcm to Israeli users, from wells;
  
  
• 24 mcm to Palestinians, from wells;
  
  
• 30 mcm to Palestinians, from springs;
  
  
• 78 mcm remaining quantities to be developed from the Eastern Aquifer;
  
  
• Total = l72mcm.
  
  

North - Eastern Aquifer:

• 103 mcm to Israeli users, from the Gilboa and Beisan springs, including from wells;  
  
  
• 25 mcm to Palestinian users around Jenin;  
  
  
• 17 mcm to Palestinian users from East Nablus springs;
  
  
• Total = 145 mcm.
  
  

Western Aquifer:

• 340 mcm used within Israel;
  
  
• 20 mcm to Palestinians;
  
  
• 2 mcm to Palestinians, from springs near Nablus;
  
  
• Total = 362mcm.
  
  

All figures are average annual estimates.  

The total annual recharge is 679 mcm.

SCHEDULE 11

The Gaza Strip

Pursuant to Article 40, Paragraph 25:

1. All water and sewage (hereinafter referred to as "water") systems and resources in the Gaza Strip shall be operated, managed and developed ( including drilling ) by the Council, in a manner that shall prevent any harm to the water resources.
   
   
2. As an exception to paragraph 1., the existing water systems supplying water to the Settlements and the Military Installation Area, and the water systems and resources inside them shall continue to be operated and managed by Mekoroth Water Co.
   
   
3. All pumping from water resources in the Settlements and the Military Installation Area shall be in accordance with existing quantities of drinking water and agricultural water.

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