Re: World of Color - any one of us could have been drinking water from Paradise Pier! - The DIS Discussion Forums

jory29 · 11-10-2009, 02:03 PM

Who needs Evian when you can have this?

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blo...orld-of-color/

From the above website...

"But, soon, water will be flowing back into the lagoon as part of a carefully planned environmental effort and the centerpiece of Paradise Pier will be reflecting the lights of Mickey’s Fun Wheel and California Screamin’. The lagoon will fill at a steady pace, and should be more than halfway full in about three days.

It’s actually a really interesting environmental story, and the Disneyland Resort was recently honored with the state of California’s highest environmental award for its efforts. To drain the lagoon, we worked with the Orange County Water District to send the water through its state-of-the-art Ground Water Replenishment System instead of releasing the water to the ocean through storm drains. After an extensive purification process, the water was stored in Orange County’s underground water basin and contributed to the County’s overall water reserves. Later this month, the lagoon will be filled with clean water from the aquifer.

“World of Color” makes it’s flashy splashy debut in Spring 2010. You can check out some cool renderings and video at www.DisneysCaliforniaAdventure.com."

Kudos to Disney for making a good environmental choice.

Edited to add: Blech - my husband was just reminding me that the ducks pooped in the water. (Can I say 'pooped' on these boards?) LOL! At least when water is treated, it is treated until it's clean and safe.

Albort · 11-10-2009, 04:30 PM

It doesnt matter anyways. OC water system is all recycled water. Everything that comes out anywhere is recycled water, ie showering, drinking fountain, the faucet, etc.

at first, its does sound disgusting but meh, it its clear, its good.

jory29 · 11-10-2009, 04:46 PM

The water in the Disneyland area tastes good, I find. It's not heavily chlorinated the way some treated water can be. Thanks for sharing the info., Albort, it's interesting to know.

pixiewings71 · 11-10-2009, 06:03 PM

I think the water in the OC tastes horrible. I know it's very very clean (DBF's company has run samples of water for DLR to test for impurities) but still, it tasted yucky!

PinkBudgie · 11-10-2009, 07:46 PM

I don't care much for it either. We always use bottled water even in the hotel. I like our water up here.

bumbershoot · 11-10-2009, 07:51 PM

I think the water there tastes fine, but stinks SO bad it's hard for me to drink.

tinkcollector · 11-10-2009, 08:02 PM

LOL! I think it is so very funny that people on a whole do not consider where their water comes from. They really take it for granted. From Riverside down into the south land of California, water rights are a premium. It has been "toilet to faucet" for a very long time. The EPA standards are so strict that it is of a better quality that any spring water tested.

pixiewings71 · 11-11-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by PinkBudgie

I don't care much for it either. We always use bottled water even in the hotel. I like our water up here.

even zoned for agriculture our tap water tastes better then Anaheim water.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tinkcollector

LOL! I think it is so very funny that people on a whole do not consider where their water comes from. They really take it for granted. From Riverside down into the south land of California, water rights are a premium. It has been "toilet to faucet" for a very long time. The EPA standards are so strict that it is of a better quality that any spring water tested.

Yes, we know, there are HUGE signs all the way down I5 from Nor Cal to So Cal stating this very fact....unfortunately we send most of our water down to So Cal already so there is no other choice really......but the farmers still put the signs up and complain about it. It's a bit annoying as a Nor Cal resident who deals with drought and higher water prices so So Cal can have most of our water. I don't begrudge the water we send, but I don't appreciate the attitude, and yes, we've even been given that attitude from people in So Cal. "Oh so you're one of those Nor Cal people who sends us their toilet water" ummmmm we drink it too Thank You very much.

Now I know it's not all So Cal residents who feel that way so please don't take offense.....

And yes, I also know it's cleaner then most spring water, DBF is a project manager for an environmental lab who tests samples like that.

That's my vent of the day for the drive from my house to the Grapevine! LOL

CarrieQuiteContrary · 11-12-2009, 12:52 AM

I think the water down there tastes horrible, it reminds me of Arrowhead bottled water (which has a distinct taste). Here in Washington, our water tastes a lot like Aquafina or Dasani, so thats what I compare it to. I cant drink the water down there unless its really cold so I dont notice the taste.

jacs1234 · 11-12-2009, 02:41 AM

So how is the lake anyway? Is it full yet?

11-10-2009, 02:03 PM	#1
jory29 Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sadly, too, too far away from DL. :( We still try to get there annually though. ;) Posts: 376	Re: World of Color - any one of us could have been drinking water from Paradise Pier! Who needs Evian when you can have this? http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blo...orld-of-color/ From the above website... "But, soon, water will be flowing back into the lagoon as part of a carefully planned environmental effort and the centerpiece of Paradise Pier will be reflecting the lights of Mickey’s Fun Wheel and California Screamin’. The lagoon will fill at a steady pace, and should be more than halfway full in about three days. It’s actually a really interesting environmental story, and the Disneyland Resort was recently honored with the state of California’s highest environmental award for its efforts. To drain the lagoon, we worked with the Orange County Water District to send the water through its state-of-the-art Ground Water Replenishment System instead of releasing the water to the ocean through storm drains. After an extensive purification process, the water was stored in Orange County’s underground water basin and contributed to the County’s overall water reserves. Later this month, the lagoon will be filled with clean water from the aquifer. “World of Color” makes it’s flashy splashy debut in Spring 2010. You can check out some cool renderings and video at www.DisneysCaliforniaAdventure.com." Kudos to Disney for making a good environmental choice. Edited to add: Blech - my husband was just reminding me that the ducks pooped in the water. (Can I say 'pooped' on these boards?) LOL! At least when water is treated, it is treated until it's clean and safe. __________________ Paying our respects as a family to Mr. Walter Disney at the Partners statue is such a meaningful part of a visit to Disneyland. What a wonderful and amazing person he was. I've been BOOed by Silly Little Pixie... Thanks! Last edited by jory29; 11-10-2009 at 02:16 PM.

11-10-2009, 04:30 PM	#2
Albort ODV Crew The challenge is - who can find me? Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 4,860	It doesnt matter anyways. OC water system is all recycled water. Everything that comes out anywhere is recycled water, ie showering, drinking fountain, the faucet, etc. at first, its does sound disgusting but meh, it its clear, its good. __________________ ~ Your Cute, Little, Fuzzy, Silly, and Chubby Cast Member ~

11-10-2009, 04:46 PM	#3
jory29 Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sadly, too, too far away from DL. :( We still try to get there annually though. ;) Posts: 376	The water in the Disneyland area tastes good, I find. It's not heavily chlorinated the way some treated water can be. Thanks for sharing the info., Albort, it's interesting to know. __________________ Paying our respects as a family to Mr. Walter Disney at the Partners statue is such a meaningful part of a visit to Disneyland. What a wonderful and amazing person he was. I've been BOOed by Silly Little Pixie... Thanks! Last edited by jory29; 11-10-2009 at 07:40 PM.

11-10-2009, 06:03 PM	#4
pixiewings71 Sweet!!! Totally!!!!! YAY for good weather! It's that Disney Magic, I don't know how it works but it does! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Suisun City CA Posts: 11,087	I think the water in the OC tastes horrible. I know it's very very clean (DBF's company has run samples of water for DLR to test for impurities) but still, it tasted yucky! __________________ Kerri DBF DD13 DD9 APs expired 1-3-2010, the girls are still good until 2-6-2010 but we have no plans for a visit before they expire. No plans for our next visit, it will be 2011 or 2012 before we head back. We've had fun DLR/DCA, we will miss you while we are gone. We took 14 trips from July 07-July 08 and around 16 from Jan 09-Jan 10.

11-10-2009, 07:46 PM	#5
PinkBudgie Expert Disneyland Snowball Maker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: N.California Posts: 2,750	I don't care much for it either. We always use bottled water even in the hotel. I like our water up here. __________________ Beware the Grooooove!

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11-10-2009, 07:51 PM	#6
bumbershoot DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 19,254	I think the water there tastes fine, but stinks SO bad it's hard for me to drink. __________________ -molly 13 DLR trip reports of various kinds found through this link *prepretrip report for WDW*

11-10-2009, 08:02 PM	#7
tinkcollector DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 537	LOL! I think it is so very funny that people on a whole do not consider where their water comes from. They really take it for granted. From Riverside down into the south land of California, water rights are a premium. It has been "toilet to faucet" for a very long time. The EPA standards are so strict that it is of a better quality that any spring water tested. __________________ Premium Annual Passholder "don't be a chicken, Carlos." VMK Character Name: TinkcollectorVMK R.I.P. Build-A-Bear - MagnoliaBear

11-12-2009, 12:52 AM	#9
CarrieQuiteContrary Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 109	I think the water down there tastes horrible, it reminds me of Arrowhead bottled water (which has a distinct taste). Here in Washington, our water tastes a lot like Aquafina or Dasani, so thats what I compare it to. I cant drink the water down there unless its really cold so I dont notice the taste. __________________

11-12-2009, 02:41 AM	#10
jacs1234 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 282	So how is the lake anyway? Is it full yet? __________________ ]

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