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Walt Disney World Co. was presented awards by the National WateReuse Association and the Florida Water Environmental Association this year in recognition of the Resort's use of reclaimed water throughout Walt Disney World property. This valuable technology conserves natural resources and reduces costs associated with purchasing potable water. Reclaimed water has been produced on property for nearly 15 years and, despite constant growth, the Resort has maintained steady levels of potable water consumption by using reclaimed water to offset more than 25 percent of the Resort's water demand. Currently, more than 5 million gallons of reclaimed water are used each day for landscape irrigation, vehicle washing, street and sidewalk cleaning, cooling tower makeup, fire suppression and protection, and construction activities. The cost avoidance associated with utilizing this amount of reclaimed water is valued at more than $2 million each year.
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