Helena Joyce
Putting all polluted water into one spot is a complex task, and the approach depends on the context. In the video game Once Human, players can collect polluted water from various locations, such as Chalk Peak and Red Sands, using a Water Pump. Outside of video games, addressing polluted water in the real world involves implementing strategies to reduce, collect, and treat contaminated water. This includes preventing polluted runoff, creating rain gardens, and utilizing technology like water pumps and sieves to purify water.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| How to collect polluted water | Use a Water Pump to extract polluted water |
| Where to find polluted water | Ricci Securement Tower in Iron River, Red Sands, Blackheart region, Chalk Peak, Evergreen Settlement, Alternative Reality Research Institute |
| How to store polluted water | Use at least three or four Water Tanks |
| How to use polluted water | Convert it into standard Acid, use it for cooling or feeding plants, purify it into clean water, produce coal by feeding it to Hatches, turn it into steam to power your base |
| How to get rid of polluted water | Isolate it by dumping it into a cavern or reservoir and using a pump and pipes to move it, freeze it using an Ice Maker or by dumping it into a Frozen Biome, use it to irrigate plants |
| How to prevent water pollution | Vote for responsible land use and conservation policies, properly dispose of hazardous household items, build a rain garden to reduce flooding and filter runoff |
What You'll Learn
Using water pumps and tanks to collect polluted water
To collect polluted water, you will need a water pump and at least three or four water tanks to store the polluted water.
First, find a suitable area with polluted water. You can use your backpack to confirm the presence of pollution. There are several locations within the game where you can find polluted water, including Chalk Peak, Red Sands, and Blackheart. Once you have found a suitable location, place your territory close to the body of water.
Next, obtain a water pump by unlocking the Tier 3 Logistics Memetic in the game. You can then place the water pump into the water, ensuring that it is fully submerged, or it will not work. To power the pump, you may need to deploy Electric Eels. The pump will then begin extracting the polluted water.
To store the polluted water, you will need multiple water tanks. It is recommended to have at least three or four tanks to store the polluted water while you continue with other tasks. You can also use an Osmosis Water Purifier (a Tier 5 Logistics Memetic) to cleanse the polluted water if needed.
Additionally, you can convert the polluted water into standard Acid by building a Brewing Barrel (Logistics - Tier 4). Place Pure Water into the top row of the barrel and put the Impure Acid into the middle row. This process takes some time, but it is worth establishing a passive Acid farm.
To prevent blockages in your water pump, consider using self-cleaning filters specifically designed for handling dirty and contaminated water. These filters continuously clean the filter mesh, preventing debris from causing blockages. Ensure that the filter is properly installed and securely attached to the intake of your pump. Regular maintenance checks on the filter are also necessary to ensure optimal functioning.
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Locating polluted water in video games
One strategy for locating polluted water is to situate your base near areas known for their abundance. For example, in Once Human, there are four primary locations to target. Firstly, Red Sands, which includes areas near Blackfell, Evergreen, and the Alternate Reality Research Institute. Secondly, the west side of Chalk Peak, ideal for players seeking more remote locations. The other two locations are a lake beneath a cliff overlooking the White Cliff settlement in the Blackheart region and a small pond north of Falcon's Perch Frontier.
To further assist players, Once Human provides a map highlighting contaminated areas. This map can be deciphered with the help of guides available online. Additionally, players can use their backpacks to confirm the presence of pollution. Once polluted water is located, players can use a Water Pump, accessible after unlocking a Tier 3 Logistics Memetic, to extract it. It is important to ensure that the Water Pump is fully submerged in the water for it to function properly.
After extracting polluted water, players can produce Acid by building a Brewing Barrel (Logistics - Tier 4). This process involves placing Pure Water and Impure Acid into the barrel and waiting for the conversion. Alternatively, players can craft a flask and scoop up water from lakes or rivers, avoiding seawater, as it will yield saltwater. Another method mentioned involves killing zombies near anchors at high-level areas, which can drop 5-9 Acid per few kills.
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Isolating and storing polluted water
Locating and Harvesting Polluted Water
Firstly, it is essential to identify areas with abundant polluted water. Some guaranteed locations include the Ricci Securement Tower in Iron River, where an underwater settlement can be found. Additionally, there are four places in Red Sands: north of Fort Eyrie, Blackfell Fallen Zone, Evergreen Settlement, and north of the Alternative Reality Research Institute. Another location is a lake beneath a cliff overlooking the White Cliff settlement in the Blackheart region.
Once you've located a polluted water source, you can use a Water Pump to extract it. Make sure the pump is fully submerged in the water and deploy Electric Eels to power it.
Storing Polluted Water
When it comes to storing polluted water, it is recommended to have at least three or four Water Tanks to store it. It is also essential to separate germy and non-infected polluted water. You can use deodorizers to prevent the spread of slimelung and food poisoning. Additionally, consider using basins with overpressurized atmospheres or liquid storage tanks to store polluted water effectively.
Utilizing Polluted Water
Polluted water can be a valuable resource. It can be used as a coolant, as it reaches much colder temperatures than standard water. It can also be converted into fertilizer using a Fertilizer Synthesizer by combining it with dirt and phosphorite. This fertilizer can then be used to enhance plant growth. Additionally, polluted water can be purified into clean water using a Liquid Pump and a Water Sieve or by using Gulp Fishes.
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Purifying polluted water
Once you have found polluted water, the next step is to purify it. Here are some methods to purify polluted water:
Boiling
Boiling is one of the cheapest and safest methods of purifying water. It is an effective way of killing disease-causing organisms, including viruses, bacteria, and parasites. The high temperature and time spent boiling are very important to effectively kill the organisms in the water. However, boiling cannot remove heavy metals and other dissolved solids. For people living in high-altitude areas, it is recommended to boil the water for longer than water boiled at lower altitudes, as water boils at lower temperatures in higher altitudes.
Filtration
Filtration is another method of purifying water. It is effective in removing large compounds and small, dangerous contaminants that cause diseases. However, filtration by itself does not purify water. It must be followed by boiling or disinfection to purify water for drinking. Most water filters are made of a screen with many tiny holes in it. These filters can remove protozoa and some bacteria, but they cannot filter out viruses because viruses are too small. Filters also remove bigger contaminants like leaves, silt, dirt, and sand.
Disinfection
Disinfection is the final step in the water purification process. It can be done by either boiling or treating with a disinfectant. This step is important as it will kill any remaining organisms in the water, especially those that could make you sick.
Osmosis Water Purifier
An Osmosis Water Purifier is a Tier 5 Logistics Memetic that can be used to cleanse polluted water.
Reverse Osmosis
Reverse osmosis is another method of purifying water that requires a lot less energy and time compared to other methods like distillation.
Distillation
Distillation is a water purification method that uses heat to collect pure water in the form of vapour. It is ideal for people who have access to raw, untreated water. However, it is a slow process and requires a heat source, making it costly. It is only ideal when purifying small quantities of water.
Chlorine
Chlorine is a powerful chemical that has been used for many years to treat water for home consumption. It is effective in killing germs, parasites, and other disease-causing organisms found in ground or tap water.
Acid Farm
Fans of survival video games can transform polluted water into standard acid by building a Brewing Barrel (Logistics - Tier 4). Place pure water into the barrel's top row and put impure acid into its middle row, then wait.
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Preventing polluted runoff
Landscaping and Gardening
Implement landscaping projects that slow down, catch, or filter rainwater or snowmelt to reduce the impact of runoff pollution. Use compost to enrich your soil with organic content, allowing it to retain more water. Vegetate bare spots in your yard to prevent soil erosion and cover or vegetate stockpiles of topsoil, mulch, or other landscaping materials. Direct downspouts away from foundations and paved surfaces, and consider installing a rain garden or rain barrel to recycle water for irrigation.
Vehicle Maintenance and Cleaning
Maintain your vehicles and promptly fix any leaks of oil or other fluids. Recycle motor oil and automotive fluids instead of dumping them down storm drains or onto the ground. Wash your vehicles in areas where water can be directed onto lawns or landscaped areas, allowing it to slowly filter into the ground. Alternatively, use a car wash that recycles water.
Fertilizer and Chemical Use
Apply fertilizers sparingly and well in advance of rainstorms to reduce the amount washed into storm drains. Use organic slow-release fertilizers and follow the manufacturer's recommendations. Sweep up fertilizers from driveways, sidewalks, and roads to prevent them from being washed away. Do not dispose of household chemicals down the drain, as they can contaminate groundwater.
Waste Disposal
Always pick up pet waste and dispose of it in the trash. Do not compost it, even in biodegradable bags. Dispose of cat litter in the trash as well. Properly dispose of batteries, chemicals, and other hazardous wastes at designated recycling centres.
Septic System Maintenance
Have your septic system regularly pumped and inspected. An improperly maintained septic system can lead to polluted surface and groundwater.
Permeable Surfaces
Install permeable surfaces on your property, such as certain types of interlocked pavers, that allow water to penetrate and absorb into the soil, reducing runoff.
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Frequently asked questions
Polluted water can be found in the Chalk Peak and Red Sands areas of Once Human. There are four places in Red Sands where you will be able to find polluted water. These include north of Fort Eyrie, the Blackfell Fallen Zone, the Evergreen Settlement, and north of the Alternative Reality Research Institute.
Once you've found polluted water, you need to harvest it using a Water Pump. You can find the blueprints for the pump in the Logistics section of your Memetics menu. After installing the pump, make sure it is fully submerged in the water and deploy Electric Eels to power it.
You can use the polluted water to produce acid. To do this, build a Brewing Barrel (Logistics - Tier 4), place pure water into the top row, and put the polluted water into the middle row. This process takes time, so if you need acid quickly, you can try farming it instead.
You can utilize polluted water in Oxygen Not Included as a resource or find ways to get rid of it. One option is to feed polluted water bottles to Hatches to produce coal. You can also turn polluted water into steam and use it to power your base or as fuel in steam engines. Alternatively, you can isolate the polluted water by pumping it into a naturally occurring cavern or a carved-out reservoir.
To prevent polluted runoff from reaching local creeks, rivers, and bays, properly dispose of hazardous household items such as oils, anti-freeze, paint, solvents, cleaners, preservatives, and prescription drugs. Do not pour these substances down household or storm drains. You can also create a rain garden with native plant species to help reduce flooding, erosion, and filter runoff during storms.
