Healthy Living: Water
Water
The human body contains more water than any other substance. In fact, the human body is made up of seventy percent water. Therefore, the water that we drink can have a significant influence on our health. It is important to know that the water that you are drinking is of good quality and that it is free of any contaminants.
The quality of tap water varies from city to city and from home to home. Municipal water often contains varying levels of contaminants.
What you can do:
- Have water delivered to your home from a reliable source. Ask to see an independent analysis of the water quality.
- Have your water tested by a certified laboratory.
- Install a water filter known to filter out the contaminants found in your water. Many water filters will easily attach to your kitchen faucet. Others can be stored easily into the refrigerator once you pour water from the tap into them. If your water is chlorinated it is absolutely essential to install a water filter.
Most people do not drink enough water. You should drink at least eight 8-ounces of water each day.