Fast Answers to Drinking Water Questions
It seems like everywhere you go someone is drinking water. The average American drinks at least one liter of water per day. Working and playing in warm weather can lead to consuming up to 16 liters a day! Thant’s not surprising since about 60% of our body weight is water. We’re also cutting back on soda and other sugary drinks. The main reasons for more water consumption include: • Cutting needless calories • Healthy lifestyle • Reduced sugar intake • Losing weight • Reducing cavities in children While we are drinking more water than ever we’re also more concerned about the quality of our drinking water. News reports of water contaminated with lead, leaking underground gasoline tanks, buried industrial waste and distrust of additives like chlorine and fluoride have led many to worry about the purity of their well and municipal water supplies. Many health-conscious consumers have turned to bottled water, believing it is better than their home water supply. From 2000 to