This learning module highlights case studies and strategies to improve resource management and decision-making regarding inextricable linkages between water reuse and food production. Integrating solutions across systems will help make our infrastructure resilient while optimizing recovery of nutrients, energy, and water (NEW). Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRFs) are well positioned to close the gaps and recover NEW from the inherent nature of the influent rich in carbon, nutrients, and water. Subsequently, food producers help close the gap through incorporation of efficient water reuse and recovered nutrients into their sustainable agricultural practices. An integrated approach will be required to ensure sustainability and security in the water and food domains.
At the conclusion of this learning module, participants will be able to
- describe an example city Master Plan that addresses sustainable practices and the water-energy-food nexus;
- explain the possible gap between water demand and supply in some areas of Texas and apply examples of the Water-Energy-Food Nexus approach used to address the gap; and
- discuss the possible impacts of climate change on the water-energy-food nexus in Turkey and apply these lessons to other semi-arid areas.
This learning module is also available as a part of the Food and Beverage Water Management short course.
