Polluted Water: Oxygen's Role In Cleaning It Up

In the game Oxygen Not Included, players have reported issues with their Duplicants not sweeping up polluted water. This can be due to various reasons, such as the Duplicants not having the 'deliver' action checked, the bottle emptier being set up too far away, or the priority settings being incorrect. To resolve the issue, players suggest checking that the Duplicants have the 'deliver' action enabled, ensuring the bottle emptier is set to accept polluted water and is within a suitable distance, and adjusting the priority settings for the sweep and bottle emptier tasks.

Duplicants can't sweep polluted water

In the game Oxygen Not Included, Duplicants are the characters that players control. Polluted water is a common liquid that occurs naturally on most asteroids, especially in the Swamp Biome. It is also created when Duplicants don't make it to the toilet in time or when they vomit due to stress.

Duplicants cannot sweep polluted water if it has reached a certain amount. In this case, a bottler is required to retrieve the water. Players have also reported issues with Duplicants not sweeping polluted water. This could be due to several reasons:

• The Duplicants may not have the deliver' action checked, preventing them from delivering the water to the pump.
• The Bottle Emptier may not be set to accept polluted water.
• The Bottle Emptier may be too far away from the polluted water source.
• There may not be enough space for mopping. You need 2 tiles for mopping, and the path to the water and the Bottle Emptier must not be blocked.
• The priority settings may need to be adjusted. For example, sweeping polluted water is a 'Store' errand, so players should set Storing to be Very High or High.

Polluted water is not fit for consumption

Polluted water is dirty, unfiltered water that is not fit for consumption. It is the most common naturally occurring liquid on most asteroids, especially in the Swamp Biome. It is also often found in the early game, as it fills caves with Polluted Oxygen and can be created by Duplicants when they don't reach a toilet in time or when they stress-vomit.

While it may be tempting to try to sweep polluted water, it is not always an easy task. In the game Oxygen Not Included, for example, players have reported issues with their Dupes refusing to sweep polluted water. This can be due to a variety of reasons, such as the Dupes not having the 'deliver' action checked, the Bottle Emptier not being set to accept polluted water, or the Bottle Emptier being too far away.

To address the issue of Dupes not sweeping polluted water, players can try the following solutions:

• Ensure that the deliver' action is checked for the Dupes.
• Set the Bottle Emptier to accept both clean and polluted water.
• Make sure that there is enough space for mopping, with 2 tiles available and an empty tile above the water.
• Check that the priorities are set correctly and that the Dupes have time to complete the task.
• Ensure that there are no blockages or interruptions in the path between the polluted water and the Bottle Emptier.

By following these steps, players should be able to get their Dupes to sweep polluted water and prevent it from contaminating their shelter.

Polluted water emits polluted oxygen

The emission of polluted oxygen from polluted water is calculated based on the first 1000 kg of polluted water. Having less will reduce emission, while having more will not increase it. Therefore, to maximise the output of polluted oxygen, it is better to spread out the polluted water rather than stacking it.

Polluted water in liquid reservoirs does not emit any polluted oxygen. This may be useful for players who want to store polluted water for later use.

When polluted water emits polluted oxygen, it reduces the volume of the water as the weight of the gas emitted is removed from the water.

Polluted water is a useful resource. It is a better coolant than pure water due to its wider temperature range. Polluted oxygen emission is not entirely negative, as it can be filtered into pure oxygen. Polluted water is also necessary for irrigating certain plants and can be used to produce fertiliser.

Polluted water can be purified

In the game Oxygen Not Included, dupes (duplicants) are tasked with various jobs, including sweeping up polluted water. However, players have reported issues with their dupes refusing to sweep or mop up polluted water, even when all other actions have been cancelled. This issue can occur when the dupes cannot deliver the water to the pump because they didn't have the 'deliver' action checked. Another possible reason is that the bottle emptier was not set to accept polluted water.

In real life, polluted water can be purified using various methods, and it is crucial to ensure that drinking water is safe and purified. Here are some effective ways to purify contaminated water:

Boiling: Boiling water is a simple, cost-effective and safe method of water purification. It is essential to bring the water to a rolling boil and maintain it for 1-3 minutes, depending on your altitude. After boiling, cover the container and let the water cool before consumption. For well water, allow the compounds to settle before filtering out the clean water.

Filtration: Filtration is a quick and effective way to purify water, removing both large and small contaminants. It uses chemical and physical processes and is particularly good at removing chlorine and pesticides. Filtration is more economical than some other methods as it requires less energy and results in minimal water loss during purification.

Distillation: Distillation involves using heat to turn water into vapour, which is then cooled and condensed back into clean, drinkable water. This method effectively removes bacteria, germs, salts, and heavy metals such as lead and mercury. However, it is a slow process and requires a heat source, making it more costly for purifying large volumes of water.

Chlorine Treatment: Chlorine is a powerful chemical used for water treatment, killing germs, parasites, and other disease-causing organisms. It is available in tablets or liquid form and is an affordable and effective off-the-shelf solution. However, caution should be exercised when using chlorine, especially for individuals with thyroid problems.

Reverse Osmosis: While not discussed in detail in the sources provided, reverse osmosis is mentioned as the best option for water purification by a water treatment company. It covers a wide range of contaminant removal and requires less energy and time compared to other methods like distillation.

Polluted water is useful for irrigating certain plants

Polluted water is a fact of life in "Oxygen Not Included". It can be created by a variety of sources, from duplicants not reaching the toilet in time to by-products of certain amenities and machinery. While it may be tempting to try to get rid of polluted water, it actually has several uses and can be beneficial to your colony. One such use is for irrigation—certain plants require polluted water to grow.

Pincha Pepper plants, for example, require 35 kg of polluted water per cycle. Thimble Reeds require 160 kg per cycle, Bog Buckets 40 kg, and Arbor Trees 70 kg. Mealwood and Pepper Plants also need polluted water.

To irrigate your crops with polluted water, you will need to pipe it into your hydroponic tiles. Be careful not to mix polluted water with clean water, as this will prevent your crops from being irrigated. It is recommended to build a line of pipe above or under the tiles, then one pipe into each tile, rather than a straight line through them all.

In addition to its use in irrigation, polluted water is also a better coolant than pure water due to its wider temperature range. It can be filtered into pure oxygen or purified into regular water (although this does not remove any germs present). It can also be used to create fertiliser.

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