We’ve all heard that we need to drink plenty of water during the day, but why is it important, and how much water should we be drinking?

Our bodies consist of 70% water, and we lose water through breathing, sweating, and digesting food.

As a result, the amount of water people consume depends on factors like the weather, how physically active we are, and whether we have any existing health problems.

Here are four reasons why water is beneficial to your health:

1. WATER PROTECTS YOUR TISSUES, SPINAL CORD, AND JOINTS

Apart from quenching your thirst or controlling your body’s temperature, research suggests that water keeps the tissues in your body moist, preserves the amount of moisture in the blood, functions as a lubricant for your joints, and protects the spinal cord.

2. WATER HELPS YOUR BODY REMOVE WASTE

Drinking enough water allows your body to remove waste through sweat, urine, and excretion. It also filters the blood vessels that run to your kidneys and help the kidneys remove waste from your blood.

3. WATER HELPS DIGESTION

Water is essential for any healthy digestive system. Once you eat something, your intestines absorb the water and start to break down the food – changing your stool from liquid to solid.

4. WATER KEEPS YOUR HEART HEALTHY

Water makes up a large portion of your blood. If you experience dehydration, your blood becomes more concentrated, leading to an imbalance of specific electrolyte minerals. These electrolytes are necessary for proper muscle and heart function.

Consequently, dehydration can lead to decreased blood volume – affecting your blood pressure and making you feel dizzy.

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Providing our communities with quality and clean drinking water is our top priority. We take every measure possible to ensure that our water is of the highest standard.

But, what does that mean?

Quality Drinking Water is becoming a growing concern,

It is estimated that over 80% of diseases in developing countries are caused by contaminated drinking water. But it doesn’t stop there. Over 30% of work potential is also in return compromised.

In South Africa, the quality of the domestic water supply that is considered safe for human consumption is assured by monitoring for compliance with the South African National Standards (SANS 241:2015).

What makes Water safe drinking water?

Pro Pure Water is tested for compliance by independent laboratories in accordance with SANS and is compliant on four key levels:

• Microbiological Compliance
• Microbial water quality is the state of the water with respect to the presence of micro-organisms. Microbial water quality is usually indicated by reporting the count (number) of indicator organisms present in each volume of water
• Chemical Compliance
• Chemical water quality refers to the nature and concentration of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS). TDS include salts, metals and organic chemicals. All determinants with a possible threat to health are listed
• Acute Health Compliance
• Acute Health microbiological determinants are the organisms found in drinking water that could potentially pose a risk to health if consumed. E.coli can for example cause diarrhoea, and need urgent care

Acute Health Compliance tests include screening for:

• Acute Health Chemical: The presence of chemical contaminants in drinking water which could potentially pose health risks, e.g., Nitrate with the potential to block the flow of blood
• Aesthetic Compliance
• Aesthetic compliance is achieved using the senses: turbidity, colour, taste, and odour
• Oasis Water guarantees water that is safe with a great clean taste and flavour that is aesthetically pleasing to the senses

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