Finding and routing water can support fluid-dependent production. A contained supply line also keeps excavation and factory layout from interfering with one another.
PC / Global, Early Access
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Where to farm
Water-bearing terrain revealed as you excavate. Choose a boundary that can be reached by the available pump and pipe system.
Expose a water source carefully, connect the currently available pump and pipes, and verify delivery at a nearby consumer before covering or extending the route. The exact equipment available depends on research and the current build, so use the in-game machine and connection indicators as you assemble the line.
Relevant pump and pipe equipment unlocked in the current build
A fluid consumer or temporary destination to check delivery
Space to maintain pump and pipe access
Identify a production need that calls for a fluid supply before selecting a water source.
Excavate a limited section to reveal the water boundary and inspect the working space.
Keep the excavation away from foundations until you understand where the water line must run.
Place the available pump at the source and check its placement or connection indicator.
Connect pipes toward the intended consumer, keeping the route visible while assembling it.
Activate the line and check whether the consumer receives fluid before extending the build.
Secure or cover the route only after pump access and pipe connections remain serviceable.
Farming tips
Keep pump access clear so you can inspect or adjust the source connection later.
Test a short route before building a long pipe run through crowded factory space.
Repeat, collect and use
Water delivery can continue as long as the source, pump, pipe connections, and consumer are available. Inspect the line again after changing nearby excavation or layout.
Common mistakes
Burying pipes before confirming delivery makes connection faults harder to find; test while the route is exposed.
Excavating beside foundations without a planned containment route risks disruptive water access; open a controlled section first.
Assuming a pump or recipe is available without checking unlocks can stall setup; use the equipment and consumer indicators in the current build.
When to stop or switch
Stop extending the water network once the intended consumer receives enough supply for its current role. Expand only when another actual fluid demand appears.
