Fresh water (Civ7)

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Fresh water refers to the +5 Happiness bonus granted to Settlements when they are established on or near specific "fresh water" sources in Civilization VII and its expansions. This bonus is obtained when settling on or adjacent to certain terrain features that provide fresh water:

• Rivers – Provide fresh water when settled directly on the tile.
• Navigable Rivers – Provide fresh water when settled adjacent to the river.
• Lakes – Provides fresh water when settled adjacent to the lake.
• Wet Tiles – Provide fresh water both on and adjacent to the tile.
• Certain Natural Wonders – Some unique terrain features also provide fresh water to adjacent Settlements.

This mechanic ensures that Settlements near abundant water sources benefit from improved Happiness, making fresh water a key consideration when choosing where to settle.

See also

• Fresh water in other games

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