Go with the flow

Imagine it: A cool, zero-calorie refreshing drink that improves thinking, mood and digestive health. There’s no need to look far! This “wonder drink” is water – the most common fluid on Planet Earth.  

Check out more reasons to drink it up!  

Everyone should drink water everyday 

• Daily fluid intake recommendations vary by several factors. 

• Men should consume an average of about 3.7 liters (125 ounces) of water daily, or 15 cups. 

• Women should consume about 2.7 liters (91 ounces) of water daily, or 11 cups. 

• Women pregnant or breastfeeding should consume about 13 cups daily.  

Water is essential to our health 

• Our bodies are made mostly of water. 

• 83%of our lungs is water.  

• 73% of our hearts and brains is water.  

• 31% of bones is water. 

• 76% of our kidneys and muscles is water. 

Drinking water doesn’t have to be dull  

• Drinking more water can be easy. 

• Add berries or slices of lime, lemon, or cucumber to water. 

• Add a splash of 100% juice. 

• Keep a jug or bottles of cold water in the fridge. 

• Carry a reusable water bottle and refill it throughout the day. 

Best low-calorie water alternative  

• Plain coffee or teas – a healthy diet may include moderate caffeine consumption, or three to five cups daily. 

• Sparkling water  

• Non-alcohol seltzers  

• Flavored waters 

What’s the difference between bottled waters?  

• Spring: Spring water must be collected from an underground source at the spring or through a borehole tap.  

• Purified: Purified water is highly treated through distillation, deionization or other approved processes. 

• Mineral: Mineral water is natural water with a constant level and relative proportion of mineral and trace elements – containing no less than 250 parts per million of dissolved solids. No minerals are added. 

• Artesian: Artesian water is derived from a well tapping a specific layer of rock or sand. 

When should private well water be tested?  

• Test private wells annually for total coliform bacteria, nitrates, total dissolved solids and pH levels.  

• When small children, elderly adults or someone pregnant or nursing is living in the house. 

• If there are known problems with groundwater or drinking water in the area. 

• When conditions near the well have changed significantly such as flooding, land disturbances, and new construction or industrial activity. 

• Whenever any part of the well system is repaired or replaced. 

• If there is a noticeable change in the water’s odor, color or taste.