Learn how to get boiled drinking water in Once Human. Discover methods for purifying water, collecting rainwater, and setting up water pumps for survival.
In the harsh world of Once Human getting clean water is crucial for survival. The Stardust pollution has contaminated most water sources making them unsafe to drink. But there are ways to purify water and stay hydrated.
This guide will show you how to get boiled water and set up water collection systems in Once Human.
The easiest way to get safe drinking water is to boil dirty water. Here’s how:
To craft a Stove you’ll need to unlock the Cooking 101 Memetic in the Logistics tab. This requires Ciphers and Energy Links.
Once you have a Stove select the Boiled Water recipe. It takes 3 bottles of dirty water and 2 seconds to make one bottle of clean water.
Boiled water gives +20 Hydration when consumed. Don’t carry too much dirty water as it has weight.
Another way to get water is by building a Rainwater Collection System. To do this:
Material | Quantity | How to Get |
Log | 50 | Chop trees |
Adhesive | 5 | Explore or disassemble items |
Metal Scraps | 15 | Explore or disassemble items |
Material | Quantity | How to Get |
Log | 30 | Chop trees |
Shabby Fabric | 15 | Explore or disassemble items |
Rubber | 5 | Explore or disassemble items |
Place the Rainwater Collection System in your base. It will gather dirty water when it rains.
Connect it to a Water Bucket with a pipe for more storage. Make sure the collection system is above the bucket for proper water flow.
For a steady water supply set up Water Pumps. There are two types:
To craft a Large Water Pump you’ll need:
Material | Quantity | How to Get |
Steel Ingot | 25 | Smelt Iron Ore in a Furnace |
Carbon Fiber Fabric | 20 | Explore or disassemble items |
Refined Parts | 20 | Explore or disassemble items |
Standard Parts | 20 | Explore or disassemble items |
Electronic Accessory | 20 | Explore or disassemble items |
To make a Small Water Pump gather:
Material | Quantity | How to Get |
Steel Ingot | 30 | Smelt Iron Ore in a Furnace |
Refined Parts | 10 | Explore or disassemble items |
Electronic Accessory | 2 | Explore or disassemble items |
Place the Large Water Pump on the ground and connect it to power. Use Small Water Pumps to move water upwards. Connect pipes to lead water into Water Buckets for storage.
Remember all collected water is still dirty. Boil it before drinking!
By following these methods you’ll have a steady supply of clean water in Once Human.
Stay hydrated to keep your character healthy and ready to face the challenges of this dangerous world. With proper water management, you’ll be better equipped to explore, craft, and survive in Once Human.