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{{Infobox material | {{Infobox material | ||
| Name = Water | | Name = Water | ||
| | | Type1 = Natural resource | ||
| | | Type2 = Crafted material | ||
| State = | | State = Fluid | ||
| CreatedIn = [[Groundwater | | CreatedIn = [[Groundwater Well]]<br/>[[Rainwater Harvester]]<br/>[[Thermal Desalinator]] | ||
| StoredInCargoModule = yes | |||
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'''Water''', | '''Water''', specifically fresh water, is a vital natural resource in the game, extracted by pumping groundwater with a [[Groundwater Pump]] or collecting rainfall via a [[Rainwater Harvester]] in the early game. It’s essential early on for producing {{infoicon|Concrete Slab|plural=s}} in the [[Concrete Mixer]] and refining {{infoicon|Impure Copper}} in a [[Copper Electrolysis]]. From the mid-game onward, water becomes available through [[Groundwater Well]]s on the [[World Map]] and via [[Thermal Desalinator]]s, fueling petrochemical production chains and steam power generation. | ||
Excess water can be [[dump]]ed into the ocean using a [[Liquid Dump]], but this is rarely advisable due to its widespread use and the finite nature of groundwater reserves, which can deplete without rainfall. | |||
== | == Groundwater and Rainfall == | ||
Groundwater reserves are finite but regenerate slowly through rainfall. The replenishment rate depends on the reservoir’s capacity and the intensity of the rain. For example: | |||
* A 15,000-unit reservoir regenerates '''14 units per day''' during normal rain (50% intensity) and '''28 units per day''' during heavy rain (100% intensity). | |||
* A 12,000-unit reservoir regenerates '''11 units per day''' in normal rain and '''22 units per day''' in heavy rain. | |||
The replenishment formula for groundwater is: | |||
: '''Daily Regeneration = (Reservoir Capacity × 0.00185) × Rain Intensity''' | |||
Where: | |||
* 0.00185 is the base replenishment rate (0.185% of capacity per day). | |||
* Rain Intensity is 0.5 for normal rain and 1.0 for heavy rain (values are rounded to whole units). | |||
For a 15,000-unit reservoir: | |||
* Normal rain: <code>15,000 × 0.00185 × 0.5 = 13.875</code> (rounds to 14 units). | |||
* Heavy rain: <code>15,000 × 0.00185 × 1.0 = 27.75</code> (rounds to 28 units). | |||
A [[Rainwater Harvester]] collects water directly from rainfall, producing '''0.5 units per day''' during normal rain and '''1.0 unit per day''' during heavy rain. | |||
A [[Farm]] collects water into its soil buffer, regenerating '''3.0 units per day''' during normal rain and '''6.0 units per day''' during heavy rain. | |||
The replenishment formula for rainwater harvesters and farms is: | |||
: '''Daily Regeneration = Base Rate × Rain Intensity''' | |||
Where: | |||
* Base Rate is 1.0 for a Rainwater Harvester and 6.0 for a Farm (assuming no yield multipliers). | |||
* Rain Intensity is 0.5 for normal rain and 1.0 for heavy rain. | |||
* Note: These rates assume the global rain yield multiplier is 100%. If modified (e.g., via research), the rates will scale accordingly. | |||
Over a year, assuming 40 rainy days: | |||
* A 15,000-unit reservoir regenerates '''560 units''' in normal rain (14 × 40) or '''1,120 units''' in heavy rain (28 × 40). | |||
* A Rainwater Harvester yields '''20 units''' in normal rain (0.5 × 40) or '''40 units''' in heavy rain (1.0 × 40). | |||
* A Farm collects '''120 units''' in normal rain (3.0 × 40) or '''240 units''' in heavy rain (6.0 × 40). | |||
The number of rainy days depends on the weather, which varies by difficulty and year. See the [[Weather]] page for details on weather patterns and their impact on water availability. | |||
=== Strategic Notes === | |||
Groundwater depletion is a real risk without consistent rainfall. Players should monitor reserves and consider supplementing with [[Thermal Desalinator]]s in dry climates. Rainwater harvesters and farms can help in rainy regions, but their output is limited compared to wells, making them less viable for large-scale water needs in the mid-to-late game. | |||
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Latest revision as of 08:31, 27 May 2025
Water
Water, specifically fresh water, is a vital natural resource in the game, extracted by pumping groundwater with a Groundwater Pump or collecting rainfall via a Rainwater Harvester in the early game. It’s essential early on for producing Concrete Slabs in the Concrete Mixer and refining Impure Copper in a Copper Electrolysis. From the mid-game onward, water becomes available through Groundwater Wells on the World Map and via Thermal Desalinators, fueling petrochemical production chains and steam power generation.
Excess water can be dumped into the ocean using a Liquid Dump, but this is rarely advisable due to its widespread use and the finite nature of groundwater reserves, which can deplete without rainfall.
Groundwater and Rainfall
Groundwater reserves are finite but regenerate slowly through rainfall. The replenishment rate depends on the reservoir’s capacity and the intensity of the rain. For example:
- A 15,000-unit reservoir regenerates 14 units per day during normal rain (50% intensity) and 28 units per day during heavy rain (100% intensity).
- A 12,000-unit reservoir regenerates 11 units per day in normal rain and 22 units per day in heavy rain.
The replenishment formula for groundwater is:
- Daily Regeneration = (Reservoir Capacity × 0.00185) × Rain Intensity
Where:
- 0.00185 is the base replenishment rate (0.185% of capacity per day).
- Rain Intensity is 0.5 for normal rain and 1.0 for heavy rain (values are rounded to whole units).
For a 15,000-unit reservoir:
- Normal rain:
15,000 × 0.00185 × 0.5 = 13.875(rounds to 14 units). - Heavy rain:
15,000 × 0.00185 × 1.0 = 27.75(rounds to 28 units).
A Rainwater Harvester collects water directly from rainfall, producing 0.5 units per day during normal rain and 1.0 unit per day during heavy rain.
A Farm collects water into its soil buffer, regenerating 3.0 units per day during normal rain and 6.0 units per day during heavy rain.
The replenishment formula for rainwater harvesters and farms is:
- Daily Regeneration = Base Rate × Rain Intensity
Where:
- Base Rate is 1.0 for a Rainwater Harvester and 6.0 for a Farm (assuming no yield multipliers).
- Rain Intensity is 0.5 for normal rain and 1.0 for heavy rain.
- Note: These rates assume the global rain yield multiplier is 100%. If modified (e.g., via research), the rates will scale accordingly.
Over a year, assuming 40 rainy days:
- A 15,000-unit reservoir regenerates 560 units in normal rain (14 × 40) or 1,120 units in heavy rain (28 × 40).
- A Rainwater Harvester yields 20 units in normal rain (0.5 × 40) or 40 units in heavy rain (1.0 × 40).
- A Farm collects 120 units in normal rain (3.0 × 40) or 240 units in heavy rain (6.0 × 40).
The number of rainy days depends on the weather, which varies by difficulty and year. See the Weather page for details on weather patterns and their impact on water availability.
Strategic Notes
Groundwater depletion is a real risk without consistent rainfall. Players should monitor reserves and consider supplementing with Thermal Desalinators in dry climates. Rainwater harvesters and farms can help in rainy regions, but their output is limited compared to wells, making them less viable for large-scale water needs in the mid-to-late game.
Recipes
Production
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10
60
1
6
10 
60 
6
36
4
24
2
12
Tier II:
12
36
9
27
20
60
6
18
3
9
Tier II:
14
28
12
24
30
60
12
24
1
2
Small:
4
24
10
60
2
12
Small:
4
24
10
60
2
12
Small:
4
24
10
60
2
12
Large:
16
96
10
60
12
72
Large:
16
96
10
60
10
60
Large:
16
96
10
60
12
72
Large:
16
96
10
60
8
48
:
12
36
6
18
20
60
8
24
2
6
:
24
24
42
42
4080
4080
60
60
24
24
192
192
:
PROVIDES
8
48
/ 10
/ 60
:
PROVIDES
37
3.08
/ 720
/ 60
:
12
36
1
3
20
60
3
9
3
9
7
21
:
5
15
8
24
20
60
11
33
2
6
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12
72
4
24
10
60
12
72
4
24
:
18
108
1
6
10
60
12
72
7
42
:
18
108
2
12
10
60
13
78
7
42
:
36
108
2
6
6
18
20
60
12
36
20
60
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80
160
4
8
4
8
30
60
40
80
12
24
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80
160
4
8
8
16
30
60
60
120
18
36
Consumption
Tier II:
16
48
1
3
2
6
20
60
16
48
2
6
2
6
Tier II:
24
72
1
3
2
6
20
60
16
48
2
6
2
6
Tier II:
16
48
2
6
1
3
2
6
20
60
16
48
6
18
2
6
4
12
Tier II:
16
48
1
3
2
6
20
60
16
48
2
6
2
6
Tier II:
20
60
1
3
2
6
20
60
16
48
8
24
2
6
4
12
Tier II:
16
48
2
6
1
3
2
6
20
60
16
48
6
18
2
6
4
12
Tier II:
16
48
1
3
2
6
20
60
16
48
2
6
2
6
Tier II:
32
96
8
24
1
3
2
6
20
60
24
72
12
36
2
6
16
48
Tier II:
16
48
1
3
2
6
20
60
4
12
12
36
2
6
12
36
Tier II:
16
48
1
3
2
6
20
60
16
48
2
6
2
6
:
8
16
4
8
30
60
12
24
:
8
48
5
30
10
60
8
48
10
60
:
8
48
8
48
10
60
8
48
6
36
:
8
48
12
72
10
60
8
48
6
36
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8
48
12
72
10
60
8
48
6
36
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2
12
10
60
2
12
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2
12
10
60
2
12
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4
24
10
60
4
24
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8
48
6
36
10
60
8
48
15
90
:
8
48
7
42
10
60
8
48
15
90
:
8
48
9
54
10
60
8
48
12
72
:
8
48
9
54
10
60
8
48
12
72
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8
48
9
54
10
60
8
48
12
72
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8
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72
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60
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12
72
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72
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60
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48
6
36
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15
15
18
18
60
60
7
7
10
10
Tier I:
1
1.5
2
3
6
9
4
6
40
60
8
12
Tier I:
1
1.5
2
3
6
9
4
6
40
60
8
12
Tier I:
1
1.5
2
3
6
9
4
6
40
60
8
12
Tier I:
1
1.5
2
3
6
9
4
6
40
60
8
12
Tier II:
1
3
2
6
6
18
4
12
20
60
8
24
Tier II:
1
3
2
6
6
18
4
12
20
60
8
24
Tier II:
1
3
2
6
6
18
4
12
20
60
8
24
Tier II:
1
3
2
6
6
18
4
12
20
60
8
24
Tier III:
2
6
4
12
12
36
8
24
20
60
16
48
Tier III:
2
6
4
12
12
36
8
24
20
60
16
48
Tier III:
2
6
4
12
12
36
8
24
20
60
16
48
Tier III:
2
6
4
12
12
36
8
24
20
60
16
48
Tier I:
8
12
4
6
40
60
8
12
Tier II:
8
24
4
12
20
60
8
24
Tier II:
8
24
4
12
20
60
8
24
:
16
24
4
6
40
60
13
19.5
:
24
48
2
4
30
60
6
12
Tier I:
1
2
30
60
4
8
2
4
Tier II:
1
7.5
8
60
4
30
2
15
:
40
240
4
24
10
60
1
6
16
96
4
24
4
24
:
160
480
16
48
3
9
20
60
4
12
64
192
16
48
3
9
FBR:
384
384
16
16
60
60
384
384
16
16
FBR:
384
1536
16
64
1
4
15
60
384
1536
16
64
1
4
FBR:
384
96
16
4
240
60
384
96
16
4
FBR:
384
384
16
16
1
1
60
60
384
384
16
16
1
1
:
10
30
3
9
1
3
20
60
5
15
2
6
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6
9
4
6
1
1.5
1
1.5
40
60
8
12
3
4.5
:
10
15
2
3
40
60
8
12
4
6
Tier I:
94
31.33
15
5
180
60
45
15
Tier I:
94
31.33
12
4
180
60
45
15
Tier I:
94
31.33
30
10
180
60
45
15
Tier I:
122
40.67
18
6
180
60
73
24.33
Tier I:
122
40.67
14
4.67
180
60
73
24.33
Tier I:
122
40.67
35
11.67
180
60
73
24.33
Tier I:
122
30.5
20
5
240
60
31
7.75
Tier I:
122
30.5
16
4
240
60
31
7.75
Tier I:
122
30.5
40
10
240
60
31
7.75
Tier I:
144
36
24
6
240
60
75
18.75
Tier I:
144
36
19
4.75
240
60
75
18.75
Tier I:
144
36
47
11.75
240
60
75
18.75
Tier I:
162
40.5
34
8.5
240
60
28
7
Tier I:
162
40.5
27
6.75
240
60
28
7
Tier I:
162
40.5
67
16.75
240
60
28
7
Tier I:
180
45
27
6.75
240
60
83
20.75
Tier I:
180
45
22
5.5
240
60
83
20.75
Tier I:
180
45
54
13.5
240
60
83
20.75
Tier I:
203
50.75
34
8.5
240
60
30
7.5
Tier I:
203
50.75
27
6.75
240
60
30
7.5
Tier I:
203
50.75
67
16.75
240
60
30
7.5
Tier I:
215
35.83
35
5.83
360
60
73
12.17
Tier I:
215
35.83
28
4.67
360
60
73
12.17
Tier I:
215
35.83
71
11.83
360
60
73
12.17
Tier I:
359
44.88
40
5
480
60
100
12.5
Tier I:
359
44.88
32
4
480
60
100
12.5
Tier I:
359
44.88
81
10.13
480
60
100
12.5
Tier I:
365
30.42
40
3.33
720
60
75
6.25
Tier I:
365
30.42
32
2.67
720
60
75
6.25
Tier I:
365
30.42
81
6.75
720
60
75
6.25
Tier I:
486
54
76
8.44
540
60
248
27.56
Tier I:
486
54
61
6.78
540
60
248
27.56
Tier I:
486
54
152
16.89
540
60
248
27.56
Tier II:
105
35
17
5.67
180
60
54
18
Tier II:
105
35
13
4.33
180
60
54
18
Tier II:
105
35
34
11.33
180
60
54
18
Tier II:
135
33.75
22
5.5
240
60
38
9.5
Tier II:
135
33.75
18
4.5
240
60
38
9.5
Tier II:
135
33.75
45
11.25
240
60
38
9.5
Tier II:
135
45
20
6.67
180
60
87
29
Tier II:
135
45
16
5.33
180
60
87
29
Tier II:
135
45
39
13
180
60
87
29
Tier II:
161
40.25
26
6.5
240
60
90
22.5
Tier II:
161
40.25
21
5.25
240
60
90
22.5
Tier II:
161
40.25
53
13.25
240
60
90
22.5
Tier II:
180
45
37
9.25
240
60
33
8.25
