Nahal Taninim | |
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Wadi az-Zarka | |
![]() Nahal Taninim | |
Location | Hof HaCarmel Regional Council, Israel |
Coordinates | 32°32′51″N 34°54′54″E / 32.54750°N 34.91500°E |
Nahal Taninim or Tanninim (Hebrew: נחל תנינים, lit. 'Crocodiles Stream') or Wadi az-Zarka (Arabic: وَادِي الزرقاء, lit. 'Blue Stream') is a river in Israel near the Arab town Jisr az-Zarqa, originating near Ramot Menashe and emptying into the Mediterranean Sea south of Ma'agan Michael. It marks the southern limit of the Hof HaCarmel, or Carmel Coastal Plain region.
there is a dam on the river channel that is used for a nearby plant. in the rainy season if the water level is high enough, the water is diverted to a reservoir to enrich the groundwater.