

This happens before most types of generated structure are created, and the main cause of water "glitches" is that generated structures do not trigger a block update to let water flow into them. Water springs are generated as flowing, and oceans, and rivers are generated as stationary. When specifically triggered by a block update, water changes to 'flowing', updates its level, then changes back to stationary. Water spends most of its time as stationary, rather than flowing – regardless of its level, or whether it contains a current downward or to the side. This is not the case in Java Edition if an underwater ruin generates on the surface, no water generates. It is unknown whether this is intentional. The other water block generates on top of the loot chest.One water block generates inside the loot chest, making it a waterlogged loot chest.In Bedrock Edition, water also generates as part of underwater ruins with loot chests, but only two water blocks generate: Although it does not naturally generate there, water can be placed and function normally in the End. Water can also be placed in the Nether using commands such as / setblock and / fill. However, water can exist in the Nether in a cauldron. Water never generates in the Nether and instantly disappears or evaporates into steam if placed there with a water bucket. Water also occasionally generates as small puddles on the floor next to dripstone clusters. Technically, water generates below layer 63 by replacing air blocks that are not part of a cave or other structure, although some caves and canyons in the ocean biomes are intentionally filled with water. It also generates in villages, desert wells, strongholds, woodland mansions, ancient cities and ocean monuments. Water naturally generates in the Overworld to form oceans, rivers and springs.

In Bedrock Edition, it may be obtained as an item via inventory editing or add-ons. Water blocks do not exist as items, but water can be collected by using a bucket on a water source block or a full water cauldron, creating a water bucket.
