Don't drink from stagnant ponds. Look for a Cooking Pot at abandoned campsites to boil water, or build a Water Collector using turtle shells.
Below is a comprehensive guide to The Forest v1.12, focusing on its core survival mechanics, the major changes in the v1.12 update, and tips for its multiplayer (Online) mode. Surving the Peninsula: A Guide to The Forest v1.12 Don't drink from stagnant ponds
Released primarily to bring the game up to speed with modern hardware, v1.12 was a game-changer for those using specialized equipment. focusing on its core survival mechanics