Drink water

How Much Do You Know About Your Drinking Water? How much do you really know about the water you drink every day? Where does it come from? Is it safe to drink? Is a home water treatment system necessary? How can drinking water be protected? This publication will begin to answer those questions. In addition, it will reference more comprehensive University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension publications on each topic covered. Why is water important for good health? Water is an essential part of a healthy balanced diet. Over half of the human body is made up of water. We need water to: digest food and to absorb nutrients move our bodies well get rid of waste products keep our body at the right temperature Drinking water also keeps your teeth and mouth healthy. In most parts of Australia, the tap water contains fluoride. This helps to protect against tooth decay. Water is also needed for the body to m...