In Israel, wastewater from urban areas is used to irrigate nearly 100% of crops in a desert, while desalination accounts for 60% of water supply in densely populated regions.

Pricing of water, accurately reflects the costs to transport and produce the water, but these prices are affordable for all.

Crops that can be grown with 'poor quality' water, such as brackish or reclaimed wastewater are cultivated, while water-intensive agriculture and flood irrigation is rejected.

Greenhouses and drip irrigation systems dominate the irrigation landscape.