Re:Water (spring water in recycled aluminium bottles)

We know that we should all drink filtered tap water from reusable bottles. But what if you’re caught short, and you need to buy bottled water? Actually, there are a few better brands to choose.

If you get confused by bottled water, know that spring water is from underground aquifers, and mineral water has to legally be bottled at source. Either are fine.

Re:Water offers spring water (bottled at source on protected land) sold in a recycled aluminium bottle. The BPA-free lining (to prevent tainting the taste) does not affect kerbside recycling. Designed to keep water cooler than plastic in hot weather.

Fill with cold water only, rinse out after each use, and don’t place in dishwasher/microwave. 

How Much Water Should We Drink?

We need water to keep cool, remove waste, and help our joints, brains and eyes (fresh water is also found in raw product like watermelons and bananas). The average person needs around 1.2 litres of water a day (more for athletes, hot weather, some medical conditions and after vomiting/diarrhoea).

So how much is 1.2 litres? Around 6 x 200ml glasses. So drink 2 glasses when you wake up, another 2 before lunch and dinner, and in a couple of weeks you’ll be hydrated. The caveat is that your body loses water with tea, coffee, cola and alcohol. So add an extra glass, for each one of those you drink. It’s easier to reduce caffeine and alcohol, so you are not guzzling water all day to compensate.

What Kind of Water Should Pets Drink?

Spring and filtered water are fine, you may find health and fur improves. But vets say that (unless medically given) to avoid distilled water (removes minerals and electrolytes). Never give fizzy water to pets, as it could cause bloat.

Don’t let pets drink from puddles. It may taste nice to them, but could contain remnants of bacteria, oil or antifreeze.