The increasing pressures and competition on water resources on different spatio-temporal scales require developing more friendly and sustainable approaches to meet the increasing constrains from population growth, uncertain energy production and accelerating threats from global warming.
Among newly emerging solutions is Grid-concept “water production-distribution-consumption” which is described in the attached Link that describes “Sustainable Water Distribution Strategy with Smart Water Grid” (http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/7/4/4240/htm).
I like this article on water utility. The truth is that we have put pressure on natural resources, even in extremes of depletion thereby affecting the ecosystem. We need to have best practices on efficient natural resources management.
Absolutely correct, I have worked comprehensively on these issues. However, water-energy nexus needs also to be taken in considerations and integrated in all production and consumption sectors.