Well
A well is a man-made structure tunneling down an aquifer for water extracting purposes.
As of build 41, wells can only be found only outside of the cities. There are several known wells:
- The first is located at a farm to the northwest of Muldraugh.
- The second is located at the farm directly south of the first well.
- The third is located at the cabin in the western woods, north of the lumberyard.
Uses
Unless changed in the sandbox, after 0-30 in-game days, the city's water supply will shut down, and the water appliances found throughout Knox Country will be limited to whatever remains inside their reservoirs. From that point survivors must rely on either wells, rain, natural bodies of water, or stockpiled and looted beverages. As of Build 41, the well provides an unlimited amount of water without drying up or freezing, offering a limitless supply of water for survivors who choose to base nearby.
Versus plumbing
The introduction of the plumbing mechanic offers a reliable source of water rivaling the utility of wells, depending on a survivor's individual play style.
While plumbing can only draw from reservoirs, a full rain barrel provides 400 units of water, which can easily supply a survivor until the next rainfall. Additionally, the survivor can connect up to 8 rain barrels to a bathtub in the floor below for use as a reservoir. During the warmer months it can be difficult to imagine needing the unlimited water a well provides, however the lack of rain in the winter can make the well an excellent source of water.