Why are pipes rusting and bursting
In Sim City 4, I have a small city with population 1000. I have one water tower and pipes to give the entire area coverage. I'm using about 1/6 of the water tower's capacity. I've funded the water utility over 100%.
However, I'm getting burst and newly rusted pipes every month. I've repiped, pushed utility finding to the max and this doesn't slow down the bursting.
How do I solve this problem?
Best Answer
It's unusual for pipes to be an issue if Water Dept funding is at the recommended level. Sometimes if the funding for that deptartment has been lowered in the past, problems can persist after normal funding has returned.
Try removing all of the problem pipes and placing down new ones after the funding is at the white line.
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What would cause a pipe to burst?
The basic answer is that the water coming into your house from the outside is much colder than it was during the summer months. The cold water causes your pipes to contract and in weaker parts, can cause the pipe to burst. This happens because the pipe becomes unable to withhold the water pressures inside it.What causes a pipe to rust?
Rust and Iron Corrosion Rust is most often associated with iron or steel. It occurs when oxygen interacts with the metal in the presence of water, which can be in liquid form or in the air. This form of iron corrosion can slowly destroy the pipe by leading to holes and an eventual pipe collapse.Why do Pipes Burst in Cold Weather?
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