Learn how to place and manage water pumps in SimCity 2000. Understand their production rates based on surrounding water and their $100 cost.
Water pumps supply your city with water from any tile they are placed on. Their water production capacity is determined by the amount of fresh water they are surrounded by, though they will still produce some water even with no nearby water available. You will need to construct several water pumps to supply a modest-to-large city with enough water. Each water pump occupies one tile (1x1), making them easy to place. You can keep your pumps together for easier tracking or scatter them throughout your city without issue. Water pumps generate a small amount of pollution.
A water pump requires electricity to function and a connection to your city's water system to provide water. If your city lacks an adequate water supply, you will receive several messages informing you of this fact. Your city will continue to function even if it has no water.
Placing a pump next to salt water does not increase its output.
Water Production Rates:
- Land-locked: 15,000 gallons/month
- One side with fresh water: 36,000 gallons/month
- Two sides with fresh water: 48,000 gallons/month
- Three sides with fresh water: 54,000 gallons/month
- Four sides with fresh water (surrounded): 62,000 gallons/month
Cost: $100 per pump.
Size: 1x1
- Consider placing pumps together for easier management and monitoring.
- Ensure pumps have access to electricity and are connected to your water network.
- Be aware that water pumps generate a small amount of pollution.
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