How much Filtered and Purified Water should we drink?

Drinking adequate amounts of filtered and purified water is more important than ever.

It is possible to survive a few days without eating any food, but it is not possible to do without water since it has essential functions, there are no reserves of water in the body, so the amounts that are lost in times of heat, in physical activities or at work must be replenished to maintain the health of our body.

But how much water should we consume daily?

Well, here we tell you some references.

Why is it so important to drink quality water?

Water is an essential component of all body tissues, it is important for the processes of digestion, absorption and elimination of toxins or indigestible metabolic products, it also regulates the function of the circulatory system.

Likewise, it acts as a means of transporting a large part of the nutrients and contributes to the regulation of body temperature.

How much water should we drink daily?

Specialists tell us that water needs depend on body weight and each person’s stage of life. In Europe the general daily recommendation for an adult is 2 to 2.5 liters and for children it is 1 to 1.5 liters.

Likewise, additional contributions are recommended in groups such as workers, athletes, lactating women, and patients at risk of dehydration, fever, vomiting, and diarrhea.

In addition, we must take into account the climate in which we carry out our work, as well as the clothing we wear.

Are all waters the same?

We call drinking water or water for human consumption water that can be taken without apparent risk of contracting diseases. That is, water that has been treated according to local and international quality standards, which define maximum and minimum values for the content of minerals, ions, chlorides, nitrates, nitrites, ammonium, calcium, magnesium, phosphate and arsenic and pathogenic germs. On the other hand, drinking water has two origins in our country: surface water that comes from rivers, lakes, and reservoirs near our city, and groundwater from wells. In all cases, the water is not yet clean to be able to be consumed. To eliminate the contaminants that accompany the water, substances called coagulants are added that will react in the water, producing the separation of salts and particles from the total water.

  In addition, disinfectants are added to eliminate bacteria and microorganisms, producing clean water, suitable for consumption, which must be colorless, odorless and tasteless.

So far everything is fine, however, the problem is in the distribution to our homes and workplaces, through pipe systems with little to no maintenance.

Do all liquids count as water?

Yes, all the liquids we drink are relevant and count, regardless of the source food. But the most important thing is that during the day and at the end of it, the amount of water ingested is a total that allows sufficient replacement of what is lost. But it is always recommended that you drink pure, filtered and purified water or use it to make juices or infusions.

Are we drinking enough water?

In general, when the amount of liquid we drink is equivalent to that lost throughout the day, a state called water balance is reached.

In daily life, the consumption of liquids is through the intake of water, the water from food and the water produced in the metabolism of food to be transformed into energy.

On the other hand, losses occur through urine and feces or stools, perspiration and exhalation.

When fluid balance is not achieved, the person is exposed to dehydration, which is observed in decreased volume and frequency of urine, dry skin and mucous membranes, lack of appetite, or a feeling of fatigue.