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Looking to clear pollution in Cities Skylines 2? Keeping your citizens happy is of paramount importance. And pollution is a big part of city management.

Our Cities Skylines 2 vs Cities Skylines comparison shows off the improvements in the sequel. And here’s how to fix low density residential demand in Cities Skylines 2 if your citizens prefer only a single type of housing.

How to clear all Cities Skylines 2 pollution types

Cities Skylines 2 asks you to tackle multiple types of pollution: ground, water, noise, and air. While industries are your usual culprits, there are other factors that can influence pollution. Here are some ways to tackle these issues in Cities Skylines 2:

  • Ground pollution – Keep your industries away from residential and commercial areas to minimize this. Also, stick to green fuels and recycling plants over fossil fuels and non-renewable energy. Landfills and incinerator plants also generate ground pollution.
  • Water pollution – Check the passage of water carefully for this. If you place your water plant downstream and your sewage outlet upstream, this will reduce water quality. So keep the water collection inlet upstream. Using a recycling plant will also cut down on water pollution.
  • Noise pollution – Traffic and industries are the main culprits here. You can use parks at strategic locations to absorb the sounds that can assault a citizen’s ears. Try using larger roads between districts to reduce the noise of multiple vehicles passing through. 
  • Air pollution – We cover this in detail in our how to fix air pollution in Cities Skylines 2 guide. This mostly depends on the wind direction and building structures accordingly. This ensures that fumes don’t reach your city. And try shifting to greener forms of energy if available.

That covers how to keep your city clean in Cities Skylines 2. Check out how to export water in Cities Skylines 2 to improve your financial situation. You can try the game on PC already. To check this city builder out, check if Cities Skylines 2 is on Game Pass.

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Antony Terence

Antony Terence is a Guides Writer for VideoGamer. While he is particularly fond of city-builders, shooters, and strategy titles, he won’t turn down a good JRPG or a turn-based roguelike.

Cities Skylines 2

  • Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox Series X
  • Genre(s): Simulation, Strategy

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