Devblog 4: Aqueducts, Canals and powered smithing
The May 29, 2023 announcement distinguishes Aqueducts for larger water routes from local Canals. The system follows the terrain, so the height and location of a workshop influence where its water can come from.
Connect power to the actual work
A 
Water Wheel supplies force through pulleys and ropes within a workshop. Trip Hammers automate work at an 
Anvil, while Bellows increase the heat available at a 
Forge. The benefit comes from linking these structures into a working production chain, not simply placing more isolated machines.