Moving Polluted Water Bottles In Oxygen Not Included

In the game Oxygen Not Included, players may encounter situations where they need to deal with polluted water, which can be created by various sources, such as duplicants not making it to a toilet in time or as a by-product of certain amenities. One common issue that players face is figuring out how to move bottled polluted water. The game offers a solution in the form of a bottle emptier mechanism. Players can construct this mechanism and specify the types of liquids they want to process, including polluted water. By enabling auto-bottling, duplicants with the tidy/supply job will bring the bottles to the bottle emptier. From there, players can choose to direct the polluted water to a different pit or reservoir for later use or purification.

Create a room for the polluted water

Polluted water is a common occurrence in the game Oxygen Not Included, and it can be created in a number of ways. For example, duplicants that don't make it to a toilet in time or stress-vomit may produce polluted water. It can also be a by-product of certain amenities such as lavatories and showers, as well as the Algae Distiller.

When dealing with polluted water, one method is to create a dedicated room to store and manage it. Here is a step-by-step guide to creating such a room:

• Designate an Area: Choose an area in your base that is preferably away from living quarters and other important areas to minimize the negative effects of polluted water on your duplicants' stress levels.
• Construct a Room: Build a room with walls and a door to contain the polluted water. Ensure that the room is sealed to prevent the spread of polluted oxygen.
• Install a Bottle Emptier: Construct a bottle emptier inside the room. This will allow you to empty the bottled polluted water and store it in a more manageable way. Click on the bottle emptier and specify that you want it to accept polluted water. Enable auto-bottling so that duplicants with the tidy/supply job will bring the bottles to it.
• Create Storage: Build crates or reservoirs inside the room to store the polluted water. Crates can be used to store bottled polluted water, while reservoirs can be used to store larger amounts of polluted water directly.
• Manage Emissions: Polluted water emits polluted oxygen, which can be harmful to your base. To mitigate this, you can use deodorizers placed above the polluted water to convert it into clean oxygen and clay for ceramic production. Ensure that the room is well-ventilated to prevent the build-up of polluted oxygen.
• Purification: Polluted water can be purified into regular water using a water sieve. Set up a water purification system by piping the polluted water from the storage reservoirs into a water sieve. The sieved water can then be piped directly to utilities that require fresh water.
• Cooling: Polluted water can be used as a coolant due to its wide temperature range. Consider building your polluted water storage under a cool slush geyser to naturally cool the water.
• Farming: Certain plants, such as thimble reed and pincha pepper, require polluted water for irrigation. You can use the polluted water from your storage to farm these plants.
• Slime Management: Polluted water is associated with the release of slimelung germs. To minimize this, set up a high-priority storage container underwater for slime. This will help preserve the slime's mass for later use.
• Long-Term Solutions: While managing polluted water is important, also consider long-term solutions to reduce its occurrence. For example, build lavatories and showers that use less water to reduce the excess liquid they expel.

By following these steps, you can create an effective room to manage and utilize polluted water in Oxygen Not Included.

Construct a bottle emptier

To construct a Bottle Emptier in Oxygen Not Included, you must first build one. Once constructed, click on the Bottle Emptier, then select the type of liquid you want to run through it from the Element Filter menu. By default, the only option is water, but other liquids become available as the player discovers them.

After selecting the desired liquid type, click on "Enable Auto Bottling". This allows Duplicants to bottle liquid at a Pitcher Pump and bring it to the Bottle Emptier. It is important to note that the Bottle Emptier can only handle bottled liquids and not liquids in reservoirs. With Auto Bottling enabled, Duplicants with the tidy/supply job will bring the bottles to the Bottle Emptier.

The Bottle Emptier can be rotated during construction to allow the liquid to fall to either its left or right side. It can also be completely submerged and still function without issue. The Bottle Emptier can empty a maximum of 200 kg of liquid at a time, and Duplicants will not deliver another bottle until the current one is fully discharged.

If a Duplicant empties a bottle of germ-filled polluted water, both the surface of the Bottle Emptier and the Duplicant will be covered in germs. This is similar to the Canister Emptier, which is used for gases, where Duplicants can release canistered gases back into the world.

Enable auto-bottling

Polluted water is the most common naturally occurring liquid on most asteroids in the game, especially in the Swamp Biome. It is also required for irrigating certain plants. It is produced as a by-product of the Algae Distiller, or through certain amenities such as Lavatories and Showers.

To enable auto-bottling, you need to use a bottle emptier. Once you've constructed it, click on it and specify what kind of liquids you want to run through it. Then click on "enable auto bottling" and duplicants with the tidy/supply job enabled will bring the bottles to it.

The Bottle Emptier can empty a bottle of 200 kg of liquid at most at one time. Duplicants will not deliver another bottle until the current one is all discharged. The Bottle Emptier can be completely submerged and still function without issue.

If a duplicant empties a bottle of germ-filled polluted water, both the surface of the bottle emptier and the duplicant will be covered in germs. Enabling the Auto Bottling option allows the Duplicants to specifically bottle liquid at a Pitcher Pump and bring it to the Bottle Emptier, provided there is a Pitcher Pump with liquid it accepts.

Duplicants will empty bottles

To ensure that Duplicants empty bottles, you must first build a Bottle Emptier. Once constructed, click on the Bottle Emptier and specify the type of liquid you want to run through it by setting the right liquid in the bottle emptier filter setting. For example, if you want to dispose of polluted water, set the filter to "liquids: polluted water".

Next, ensure that the Bottle Emptier is reachable for your Duplicants. You can do this by clicking on "enable auto-bottling", which will prompt Duplicants with the tidy/supply job enabled to bring the bottles to the Bottle Emptier. Additionally, try setting the Bottle Emptier priority higher to 7, 8, or 9 to increase the likelihood of Duplicants using it.

If you are still having issues with Duplicants not emptying bottles, consider having multiple Bottle Emptiers, especially if you are dealing with a large volume of liquid. Place these Bottle Emptiers as close to the reservoir as your design allows to facilitate the process.

Another strategy is to leave the bottles and let them off-gas, using deodorizers to clean the polluted oxygen. This method can be useful if you want to store polluted oxygen for later use, as Liquid Reservoirs do not emit polluted oxygen.

Send water to the sieve

To send water to the sieve in Oxygen Not Included, you need to set up a system that collects and transports polluted water to the Water Sieve. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Collect Polluted Water

The first step is to collect the polluted water that you want to send to the sieve. Polluted water can come from various sources, such as toilets, sinks, showers, or even Duplicants' stress-vomiting or failing to reach a toilet in time. You can use a Bottle Emptier to collect the polluted water in bottles, or you can direct the polluted water output towards your Water Sieve.

Step 2: Transport Polluted Water

Next, you need to transport the polluted water to the Water Sieve. You can do this by constructing a piping system that connects the source of the polluted water to the input port of the Water Sieve. Make sure the pipes are properly connected and sealed to avoid any leaks.

Step 3: Set Up the Water Sieve

The Water Sieve is a building that purifies polluted water into regular water. To set it up, you need to supply it with a filtration medium, such as sand or regolith. Place the filtration medium near the Water Sieve so that it can be accessed when needed. The Water Sieve will output purified water through its output slot, usually connected to another pipe.

Step 4: Automate the Process

To make the process more efficient, you can automate it by using sensors and liquid bridges. Set up liquid bridges and automation sensors to detect the presence of polluted water in the pipes. This ensures that the polluted water is directed towards the Water Sieve only when the reservoirs are full. You can also set up an overflow mechanism to handle any excess polluted water.

Step 5: Monitor and Maintain

Regularly monitor the Water Sieve to ensure it is functioning properly. Check the levels of filtration medium and replenish it as needed. Keep an eye out for any blockages or leaks in the piping system and fix them promptly. Additionally, be mindful of germ proliferation, as the Water Sieve does not kill germs. Consider using chlorine or other methods to decontaminate the water if necessary.

By following these steps, you can effectively send water to the sieve in Oxygen Not Included, purifying polluted water and ensuring a clean water supply for your colony.

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