Settlement FAQs

how to get purified water from settlements fallout 4

by Gideon Wintheiser Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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  • Water Pump. The water pump is the weakest water generator in Fallout 4. It only produces three water for your settlement, and it doesn't require any power to function.
  • Water Purifier. The regular water purifier is a good option at the start of a new playthrough because it produces a lot of water and doesn't have a perk requirement.
  • Industrial Water Purifier. The industrial water purifier is much larger in scale than the regular one; it produces 40 water and requires five power.
  • Powered Water Pump. The powered water pump was added to Fallout 4 with the Wasteland Workshop expansion pack, and it functions similarly to a water pump because you place it ...

In order to get deposits of purified water, you must have a surplus of water in Sanctuary (or other Settlement), best done with a water purifier connected to a generator that is placed near the water to be material-efficient, along with a few normal pumps.

Full Answer

How do you get purified water in Fallout 4?

According to the Fallout 4 wikia: Every 24 hours, a settlement with a non-zero population will produce 1 purified water per unit of water production. This water will be stored automatically in the settlement's workshop.

Is water a consumable item in Fallout 4?

For other articles about water, see water . Purified water is a consumable item in Fallout 4 . Before the Great War, the MacDougal-Bernard Co. purified and bottled this water, intended to be used in an emergency, for the United States government and its assets, especially the military .

How do you make money in Fallout 4?

Craft Vegetable Starch or take it to another Settlement entirely and store it so that it might again produce in the first Settlement. Purified Water can also be sold for a decent rate, making this a viable money-making tactic in Fallout 4.

How much water does a settlement need to purify?

If a vendor is not required to maintain a high level of happiness, a settlement with a population of 2 will be able to maintain at least 3 units of purified water, as long as it produces at least 5 units of water every day. Water purifiers must be placed on top of a water source such as a stream or pond, and require power to operate. Science!

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Why is my settlement not making purified water?

A settlement will stop producing purified water if there are more than 5 drinkable items in the workbench (but see Notes), plus 1 for every 4 settlers. This extremely low cap is the reason water seems to only be produced after the player takes all the purified water from the workbench.

Can you make purified water in Fallout 4?

In Survival mode, purified water satisfies the Sole Survivor's thirst. Additionally, purified water can be generated by using the "Fill Bottle" option when next to a water pump, water fountain or sink if there are empty bottles in the player character's inventory.

How much purified water can a settlement produce?

According to the Fallout 4 wikia: Every 24 hours, a settlement with a non-zero population will produce 1 purified water per unit of water production. This water will be stored automatically in the settlement's workshop.

How do you build a water purifier in Fallout 4?

​​​​​​How To Build A Water PurifierEnter A Settlement Workshop Area. ... Open The Building Workshop And Select the Resources Menu Then Water Menu. ... Place The Water Purifier In A Body Of Water. ... Attach Generators To The Water Purifier. ... Water Pump. ... Water Purifier. ... Industrial Water Purifier. ... Powered Water Pump.

How do we get purified water?

Here are some of the most effective water purification methods that have stood the test of time:Boiling. The simplest method to purify water is to boil it for a good time. ... Water Purifier. ... Reverse Osmosis. ... Water Chlorination. ... Distillation. ... Iodine Addition. ... Solar Purification. ... Clay Vessel Filtration.More items...

How do you collect purified water?

0:002:19Fallout 4: How To Make Purified Water Tutorial - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipGo into workshop man got of resources water and make the water purifier just a simple and you can doMoreGo into workshop man got of resources water and make the water purifier just a simple and you can do it with the extendable back that of the perc at the minute.

How do you fill empty bottles in Fallout 4?

Stand by any water puddle, lake etc. If you have a bottle with you look at the water at your feet. You will get a "fill bottle" option. Also, try using faucets in the vault or manual water pumps in settlements.

How do you farm dirty water in Fallout 4?

Survival mode Cartons of dirty water can be created by using the "Fill Bottle" option if one is next to a water source (river, sea, lake, pond, puddle of stagnant water, or contaminated water fountain) and if the player character has one or more empty bottles in their inventory.

How do I get water in sanctuary Fallout 4?

Provide clean water for Sanctuary settlers Enter the workshop mode again and select "Resources" then "Water", the "Water Purifier". If all the necessary materials are in stock, head down to the river and build the purifier in the river.

How do you make a water pump in Fallout 4?

Crafting. Water pumps must be placed on dirt or in a garden plot. Stone and pavement are generally unacceptable terrain, but if there are visible cracks sometimes a water pump can be placed. The water pump is located under Resources → Water.

How do water purifiers work Fallout 4?

It automatically sends the purified water to the workshop of the settlement it's built at, you don't need to gather or drink from the purifier itself at all. Pretty much just place, power, and forget.

Can you sell water Fallout 4?

Purified water can then be used to heal you for 40HP, without any RAD penalty, or you can sell it at vendors for 6 caps per can or more. Lets get into how you can use this resource to make your Fallout 4 gameplay just a bit easier.

How do water purifiers work in Fallout 4?

It automatically sends the purified water to the workshop of the settlement it's built at, you don't need to gather or drink from the purifier itself at all. Pretty much just place, power, and forget.

How do I get antibiotics in Fallout 4?

Crafting2 Acid.3 Glowing fungus.2 Purified water.3 Stimpak.

How often does purified water come into the workshop?

Purified water is added to the workshop inventory when the settlement update timer activates every 24 in-game hours (72 real minutes, if the player character doesn't accelerate the passage of in-game time by sleeping). Entering workshop mode at a settlement pauses the update timer for that settlement, while in-game time continues to pass, so the exact time of the update tends to shift at settlements that undergo construction.

What does the sole survivor do in the water beggar?

There is a random encounter in which the Sole Survivor will encounter a water beggar and will have the option to give the beggar some purified water to ease their thirst.

What is the settlement timer?

The settlement timer also controls when drinkable items are consumed from the workshop at the settlement, at a rate of 1 per human population. This consumption takes place before the purified water is deposited at some settlements, and after deposit at others.

Can you farm water for caps?

Purified water can be farmed as a great source of caps, due to its unlimited supply.

Does Fallout 4 have water?

Unlike the bottled water featured in Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, the water in Fallout 4 either comes in cans or cartons. There is a random encounter in which the Sole Survivor will encounter a water beggar and will have the option to give the beggar some purified water to ease their thirst.

Do you need a water purifier?

You need a ton of water purifiers. Keep in mind, if supply routes are connected to that settlement, the water produced there will help to cover all linked supply routes. To be safe, make sure your water farms aren't producing water for settlements that aren't holding up their end of the deal!

Do water farms produce water for settlements?

Keep in mind, if supply routes are connected to that settlement, the water produced there will help to cover all linked supply routes. To be safe, make sure your water farms aren't producing water for settlements that aren't holding up their end of the deal!

Can settlers grab weapons?

Yeah, settlers can grab stuff from any container they can reach. But they will only ever grab weapons/ammo, and only if they are under attack, and it is better than what they have equipped.

How many settlers will stop producing water?

A settlement will stop producing purified water if there are more than 5 drinkable items in the workbench (but see Notes), plus 1 for every 4 settlers. This extremely low cap is the reason water seems to only be produced after the player takes all the purified water from the workbench.

Where do water purifiers need to be placed?

Water purifiers must be placed on top of a water source such as a stream or pond, and require power to operate.

What are the characteristics of a water purifier?

Characteristics. The water purifier and industrial water purifier generate varying amounts of purified water in whichever settlement they are built. Their production rates are much higher than that of a basic pump (10 and 40 respectively, instead of 3), usually making them the superior choice. However, this is counterbalanced by their need ...

What is the chance of surplus production?

The random element of surplus production is calculated as a 75% chance (adjusted by settlement happiness), but this chance is checked separately for each unit of surplus water capacity, to determine if that unit of capacity causes water to be deposited into the workshop.

What is a water purifier?

A water purifier is a settlement object in Fallout 4 .

Can settlements build water purifiers?

Not all settlements offer the opportunity to build water purifiers due to a lack of suitable water sources. Below is a list of settlements that can support at least one purifier.

What happens if your daily production is above 10?

If your daily production (the 'water' value displayed in workshop mode) is above 10, your settlement would only produce water for one day, then stops, because the limit has been reached. But, it will only check wether this limit has been reached every day, so for example if you have 10 industrial purifiers, your settlement will produce 10*40=400 ...

Is there a cap on how much water one settlement will produce over time?

So yes, there is a cap on how much water one settlement will produce over time, but more water purifiers will reward you with more water.

Mr. House will pay you 1000 caps for the Platinum Chip that makes or breaks his entire future, but 2000 caps for a snow globe you found in the dirt

Something is up with these damn snow globes, they have to have a higher purpose.

Fallout 3 doesn't get enough credit for its sense of humor

I was playing through Raven Rock today, and as I was walking in the crawlspace underneath the Mess Hall I came upon a huge pile of small forks and spoons lying on the ground. At first I was puzzled, but then I looked up and saw the floor texture of the Mess Hall was made of metal grates with big gaps in them.

I think that Bethesda was over reliant on common, bottom tier weapons in Fallout 4

By bottom tier weapons I mean the pipe guns and institute lasers. Their equivalents in 3, the .32 pistol, chinese pistol, and arguably the hunting rifle, always felt like only a portion of the enemy's arsenal. They'd also use the good weapons on you, even at relatively low levels.

Fallout New Vegas would be a perfect remaster!

You can't possibly tell me, that if Fallout New Vegas got a remaster it wouldn't be a perfect game.

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Imagine walking during the night and you just hear a distorted “who” before getting yeeted into the air then dropped by a scorchbeast sized owl

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Characteristics

Water Production

  1. Sold by vendors and found as random loot.
  2. If the player character has Codsworthas a companion, he will give one daily if spoken to.
  3. 15 bottles in Vault 95.
  4. 12 inside the USS Constitution.
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Water Consumption

Detailed Analysis

Crafting

Possible Building Sites

  • Similarly to water pumps, should the water production exceed the settlement's demand, a proportion of any excess water (usually about 75% of the surplus) will be placed in the workshop inventory on a regular basis, subject to certain caps (see below). Building multiple purifiers increases surplus production accordingly. A settlement will stop produ...
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Notes

  • Drinkable items stored in workbenches are consumed at random by settlers, at a rate of one per settler per 24 in-game hours. This consumption occurs before water is deposited in the workshop at some settlements, and afterward at others. If there are not enough drinkable items in the settlement's workbench, items stored in workbenches in other settlements linked by supply line…
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