diff --git a/library/include/dfhack/modules/Maps.h b/library/include/dfhack/modules/Maps.h
index fcadecc92..a9ce94a06 100644
--- a/library/include/dfhack/modules/Maps.h
+++ b/library/include/dfhack/modules/Maps.h
@@ -148,7 +148,7 @@ namespace DFHack
         liquid_water,
         liquid_magma
     };
-
+    /*
     enum e_liquidcharacter
     {
         liquid_fresh,
@@ -156,7 +156,7 @@ namespace DFHack
         liquid_salt,
         liquid_unk2,
     };
-
+    */
     struct naked_designation
     {
         unsigned int flow_size : 3; // how much liquid is here?
@@ -196,14 +196,9 @@ namespace DFHack
         unsigned int feature_local : 1; 
         /// this tile is a part of a global feature. can be combined with 'featstone' tiles
         unsigned int feature_global : 1;
-        /** 
-         * water characteristics
-         * fresh=0
-         * ?=1
-         * salt=2
-         * ?=3
-         */
-        e_liquidcharacter liquid_character : 2;
+        unsigned int water_stagnant : 1;
+        unsigned int water_salt : 1;
+        // e_liquidcharacter liquid_character : 2;
     };
 
     union t_designation
diff --git a/tools/playground/hellhole.cpp b/tools/playground/hellhole.cpp
index a57b815a1..cc12554be 100644
--- a/tools/playground/hellhole.cpp
+++ b/tools/playground/hellhole.cpp
@@ -1004,7 +1004,8 @@ int main (void)
                         if (fillmagma || fillwater)
                         {
                             d->bits.flow_size=7;
-                            d->bits.liquid_character = liquid_fresh;
+                            d->bits.water_stagnant = false;
+                            d->bits.water_salt = false;
                             if (fillmagma)
                             {
                                 d->bits.liquid_type=liquid_magma;
@@ -1018,7 +1019,8 @@ int main (void)
                         {
                             //Otherwise, remove all liquids.
                             d->bits.flow_size=0;
-                            d->bits.liquid_character = liquid_fresh;
+                            d->bits.water_stagnant = false;
+                            d->bits.water_salt = false;
                             d->bits.liquid_type = liquid_water;
                         }
 
@@ -1087,7 +1089,8 @@ int main (void)
 
                         //Erase any liquids, as they cause problems.
                         d->bits.flow_size=0;
-                        d->bits.liquid_character = liquid_fresh;
+                        d->bits.water_stagnant = false;
+                        d->bits.water_salt = false;
                         d->bits.liquid_type=liquid_water;
 
                         //Placing an aquifer?
@@ -1121,7 +1124,8 @@ int main (void)
 
                         //Erase any liquids, as they cause problems.
                         d->bits.flow_size=0;
-                        d->bits.liquid_character = liquid_fresh;
+                        d->bits.water_stagnant = false;
+                        d->bits.water_salt = false;
                         d->bits.liquid_type=liquid_water;
                         break;
                     default:
diff --git a/tools/supported/veinlook.cpp b/tools/supported/veinlook.cpp
index 7eaa2419f..90e2f9c29 100644
--- a/tools/supported/veinlook.cpp
+++ b/tools/supported/veinlook.cpp
@@ -620,7 +620,9 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
     {
         TEMP_NO,
         TEMP_1,
-        TEMP_2
+        TEMP_2,
+        WATER_SALT,
+        WATER_STAGNANT
     };
     e_tempmode temperature = TEMP_NO;
     
@@ -691,6 +693,12 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
             case 'm':
                 temperature = TEMP_2;
                 break;
+            case 'c':
+                temperature = WATER_SALT;
+                break;
+            case 'v':
+                temperature = WATER_STAGNANT;
+                break;
             case 27: // escape key
                 DF->Detach();
                 return 0;
@@ -940,6 +948,30 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
                 }
             }
         }
+        else if(temperature == WATER_SALT)
+        {
+            for(int x = 0; x < 16; x++) for(int y = 0; y < 16; y++)
+            {
+                if(Block->designation[x][y].bits.water_salt)
+                {
+                    putch(x + 16,y + 16,'@',COLOR_WHITE);
+                }
+            }
+            gotoxy (50,8);
+            cprintf ("Salt water");
+        }
+        else if(temperature == WATER_STAGNANT)
+        {
+            for(int x = 0; x < 16; x++) for(int y = 0; y < 16; y++)
+            {
+                if(Block->designation[x][y].bits.water_stagnant)
+                {
+                    putch(x + 16,y + 16,'@',COLOR_WHITE);
+                }
+            }
+            gotoxy (50,8);
+            cprintf ("Stagnant water");
+        }
         else
         {
             if(temperature == TEMP_1)