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As you start playingCities: Skylines 2and embark on constructing your new city, the primary focus is on delivering essential services, and water is one of them. Prioritizing water is pivotal because it’s not just a service, it’s a basic necessity. You may discover that the balance of your city is disrupted if you don’t manage water effectively right from the initial stages of city planning.
In this guide, we will cover all the essential details about water that you need to know. Take the time to explore how to manage water in your city, ensure your citizens have this basic necessity, and understand the requirements involved.
How To Provide Water
When you start your new city, you will find two sources of water.Surface water appears through visible spotslikerivers, lakes,andoceanson the map. Additionally, there’s a new feature:Groundwater,representedbyblue spotsindicating the presence ofunderground waterthroughout various locations.
To effectively utilize both resources of water, you have various buildings with different water output capabilities.
To supply water to your citizens, you need toconnect each water provider building with pipes, and you have two methods for doing this:connecting pipes directlyor utilizing roads, asroads come with built-in pipes.
When deciding where to place your pump stations for surface water, it’s crucial to consider the flow to ensure the right location, especially if you plan to use that area for sewage. For underground water, be mindful of susceptibility to ground pollution.
How To Handle Sewage
Sewers play a crucial role alongside the water utility system, and there are dedicated buildings to manage and derive benefits from this essential component.
Similar to water, you have pipes built into roads or the option to connect them directly by yourself.
Always make sure to keep sewage outlets away from water providers. And remember a shortage of water and sewage, as well as basic utilities, leads to reduced well-being and can also affect the health of your citizens.
How To Export Water
Once your citizens' water needs are met, and you have a surplus amount, you’re able to export it without causing any issues with their requirements.
To export water,connect pipes to the map’s edge, creating a connection with the outside world, and you can do it byexpanding your territory by purchasing additional map tiles to reach the edge. Afterward, you can track your water export through the water and sewage services in the economy settings.
