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The concepts of EPCOT moved forward. In the spirit of a self-sufficient city, the resort built its own energy plants, maintenance shops, food center, and laundry to handle the massive needs of Cast Members and Guests. Miles of sewage, water, and electrical lines and pipes were laid, paving the way for future utility plants.
The theme park’s and resorts’ utility systems were constructed with unique and advanced methods to supply electricity and hot water for heating and cooling. A wastewater treatment plant was built to treat effluent and direct it to a nearby tree farm and golf courses.
A highly advanced computer system was installed in the central energy plant to monitor and control the distribution of power across the property. The system instantly and automatically recognizes any problem occurring in the parks or hotels, and usually adjusts the problem from there. The plant also produces part of the WALT DISNEY WORLD power needs. This is a necessity since thunderstorms are common in Central Florida. If there is a power outage, the resort can rely on emergency power from its own plant.
Another monitoring system was installed to detect smoke, fire, floods, or unusual water flow. It covers more than 3,000 spots across property and automatically alerts the appropriate response personnel if needed.
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