Learn how to lay pipes and connect buildings to the water system in SimCity 2000. Pipes cost $3 per tile.
The underground view in SimCity 2000 allows you to see your city's layout of pipes, subways, and tunnels. Laying pipe functions similarly to laying power lines. While in this underground view, you will notice that many existing buildings have small water lines beneath their tiles. Connecting these to your water system with pipes will integrate those buildings into the water network.
When you successfully connect a pipe to a water source, such as a water pump, water tower, or desalinization plant, the pipe will change to a light, flashing blue color, signifying that water is flowing through it. This visual indicator applies to any water pipe, whether you laid it or it was part of a building's initial construction.
Water pipes can be placed anywhere you choose, including beneath bodies of water and tall mountains. They can also cross subway lines and tunnels if done perpendicularly. However, water pipes cannot run parallel to these underground structures on the same row of tiles.
- Ensure pipes connect to a water source like a water pump or water tower for the system to function.
- Look for the light, flashing blue color to confirm water is flowing through your pipes.
- Water pipes can be laid under various terrain and existing structures, offering flexibility in placement.
- Be mindful of parallel placement with subways and tunnels; only perpendicular crossings are allowed.
Cost: $3 per tile.
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