Water flow problem..

[ViciousV]

So, I have my city (three districts so far) divided by one river.At first I failed to notice a rising problem and I did not until it started flooding surrounding areas.Basically, water flows into the middle part from south.There is no flow in the middle.Flow continues toward north in the northern part of the river, where sewage flows away.However, inflow of water into the middle part is causing water to just keep accumulating and it rises its level constantly.I have already placed deepest canals to the entire area.

What`s my permanent solution tho? Should I use a dam? I am not sure how dams work in this game yet..

[grapplehoeker]

Which map is this? The map author should have created a naturally flowing river, using gravity and water should flow from the source, down to the sea. Any changes to that flow will be due to your terraforming if any and or the effects of placing water pumps/sewage treatment on the river.
This guide and the guides it refers to, should help teach you all you need to know about dam building ;)
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=643348291

[ViciousV]

This is from workshop.I think its called Nevada map.Basically, it was flowing naturally from south to north.There`s no sea really, but flow was already established.I believe I screwed up with sewage pipes; most of sewage was going north, but because of the width of river and amount of sewage output, some of it started flowing back to the middle part ultimately creating a new flow toward middle.So I had two flows from opposite directions, accumulating large amount of water in the middle.Precisely, what used to be a small river has now doubled its own width.

After placing sewage pipes more to the north and placing dam to the south, accumulation has stopped and level in the middle has become stable.There is no flow from the north toward middle either.However, in that unused northern area where sewage pipes are right now, results are once again the same; sewage output has increased river`s width and creates low flow toward south.It is not spreading at least.

I guess these plants for sewage treatment will finally fix my issue; my new city has yet to unlock them.

[grapplehoeker]

I have a simple solution for you...
With this asset, you no longer have to pump poo water into your river. Thus, no more increase in the river capacity and no more brown water either ;)
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=649924162

[ViciousV]

Sounds great.Unfortunately, replacing sewage pipes with plants did not help either.It seems that certain amount of water 'dances' from north to south therefore causing some floods in one village nearby.

Basically, I stopped pumping water and used towers instead.While pipes/plants kept increasing river... this thing will solve the problem.

[grapplehoeker]

Originally posted by ViciousV:

Sounds great.Unfortunately, replacing sewage pipes with plants did not help either.It seems that certain amount of water 'dances' from north to south therefore causing some floods in one village nearby.

Basically, I stopped pumping water and used towers instead.While pipes/plants kept increasing river... this thing will solve the problem.

If you have switched to water towers (safely situated away from any chance of ground pollution) and use the asset I suggested above, then your river will no longer have any push me/pull me influence on capacity and should flow naturally once more. Any flooding should be temporary and subside once a balanced flow has restored itself. This takes just a little time.

[ViciousV]

Originally posted by grapplehoeker:

Originally posted by ViciousV:

Sounds great.Unfortunately, replacing sewage pipes with plants did not help either.It seems that certain amount of water 'dances' from north to south therefore causing some floods in one village nearby.

Basically, I stopped pumping water and used towers instead.While pipes/plants kept increasing river... this thing will solve the problem.

If you have switched to water towers (safely situated away from any chance of ground pollution) and use the asset I suggested above, then your river will no longer have any push me/pull me influence on capacity and should flow naturally once more. Any flooding should be temporary and subside once a balanced flow has restored itself. This takes just a little time.

Yes, this is the scenario I expect.By the way, since there appears to be no pollution, I will probably add pumps.The only reason I temporarily chose towers is because sewage was pushing into that area.I can now opt for pumps + they should help in reducing river`s level to some extent.

[grapplehoeker]

Originally posted by ViciousV:

Originally posted by grapplehoeker:

If you have switched to water towers (safely situated away from any chance of ground pollution) and use the asset I suggested above, then your river will no longer have any push me/pull me influence on capacity and should flow naturally once more. Any flooding should be temporary and subside once a balanced flow has restored itself. This takes just a little time.

Yes, this is the scenario I expect.By the way, since there appears to be no pollution, I will probably add pumps.The only reason I temporarily chose towers is because sewage was pushing into that area.I can now opt for pumps + they should help in reducing river`s level to some extent.

That's fine, but be aware of the pulling power of those pumps. Over time and depending on the quantity you install, it is possible to deplete the river capacity. So, try to spread the suction along the length of your river and avoid focusing too many pumps in any one location.
To avoid all of that, I would also suggest a little jiggery pokery if you're up for a little behind the scenes manipulation ;)
Use this mod to place a few strategic water spawners here and there along your river. Set these to maintain the water surface level to the level you desire and set the capacity to something like 0.10. This will not overly increase the river capacity and so flooding won't be an issue. In fact, they will help prevent flooding and it will help to compensate the depletion of water capacity due to pumps.
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=502750307

[ViciousV]

I have a dam at the south.I can let some extra water in if necessary.So far, I have managed to put level under control.No more floods.I will have to place pumps apart as you said, because I placed them all in one location.

This tool sounds awesome, as I can`t focus on this river forever. lol
Thanks mate.

[grapplehoeker]

This episode from Skyestorme's Building London series on Youtube, should be of interest to you if you're learning about playing with water.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bZDEqXVMK8&index=4&list=PLbCLzFKeiWkOZsCe_PFWGCVYBkcHx6siD

[Nephilim]

I had flooding on one map. I fixed it by editing the map and lowering the water level. If you click on the cylinder shaped water source you can raise or lower it. Problem is you might have to start a new game for it to work.

[ViciousV]

I have put it entirely under control.Funny thing is my city now looks a lot nicer with a deep canal going through the city.Water level is stable and under control.

I can now focus on industrial challenges.I have some 27,500 people living in four districts. Started fresh today.