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Water Collector hideout station from Escape from Tarkov

Hideout Station

Water Collector

Levels
3
Total Items Needed
20045
Crafts
4
Total Build Time
1d 2h

Basic water system for collecting groundwater. Contains several water filters and containers for water purification. One of the most important systems for maintaining life support in the Hideout.

Level 1

2h build time

Prerequisites

Security level 1

Required Items

Corrugated hoseCorrugated hosex4
BoltsBoltsx5
Screw nutsScrew nutsx5
Duct tapeDuct tapex3

Bonuses

  • +Hydration regeneration rate: +10%

Crafts unlocked at level 1

1x Bottle of water (0.6L)20m
Needs: 1x Water

Level 2

8h build time

Prerequisites

Workbench level 2Water Collector level 1Jaeger LL2Attention skill 3

Required Items

Corrugated hoseCorrugated hosex6
Electric motorElectric motorx2
ToolsetToolsetx2
KEKTAPE duct tapeKEKTAPE duct tapex5

Bonuses

  • +Hydration regeneration rate: +20%

Crafts unlocked at level 2

2x Emergency Water Ration30m
Needs: 1x Grand, 1x Tube
5x Aquamari water bottle with filter1h
Needs: 5x Water, 1x Aquapeps

Level 3

16h build time

Prerequisites

Generator level 3Water Collector level 2Heating level 3Jaeger LL3

Required Items

RoublesRoublesx20000
Pliers ElitePliers Elitex2
Shustrilo sealing foamShustrilo sealing foamx10
Ratchet wrenchRatchet wrenchx1

Bonuses

  • +Hydration regeneration rate: +30%
  • +Additional slots: 1

Crafts unlocked at level 3

1x Canister with purified water5h 25m
Needs: 0.66x WFilter

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Water Collector do in Tarkov?

Basic water system for collecting groundwater. Contains several water filters and containers for water purification. One of the most important systems for maintaining life support in the Hideout.

How many levels does the Water Collector have?

The Water Collector has 3 levels. Total construction time across all levels is 1d 2h, not counting the time to gather requirements.

What do you need to build the Water Collector level 1?

Level 1 requires 4x Hose, 5x Bolts, 5x Nuts, 3x Duct tape, plus Security level 1. The full list for every level is on this page, and the hideout tracker totals what you still need across all your remaining upgrades.

What can you craft at the Water Collector?

The Water Collector has 4 crafts across its levels, producing items like Water, EWR, Aquamari, Superwater. Each craft with its inputs and duration is listed under the level that unlocks it.

What bonuses does the Water Collector give?

Upgrading the Water Collector grants: Hydration regeneration rate, Additional slots. Exact values per level are shown in the level cards above.

Track your own Water Collector progress and see every item you still need across all stations.

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