A human can live without food for approximately one month. 
Without water, the timeframe is considerably less - only three to seven days.

Granted, the majority of us will never be faced with the peril of having absolutely no water to drink.  On the contrary, our dehydration is mostly self-imposed:  75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated.

Drinking water helps nearly every part of the human body function. 

Considering that our flesh vessels are almost 50-80% water, depending on how much body fat you have, understanding its important role in our lives can be a fountain of health.  Water makes up more than 75% of your brain, 80% of your blood and 70% of lean muscle. Absolutely every system in the human body depends on water.  H₂O regulates body temperature, removes wastes, carries much-needed oxygen and nutrients to your cells, helps cushion your joints, prevents chronic constipation, alleviates the burden on your already-stressed kidneys and liver, helps reduce headaches and dizziness, aids in digestion and dissolves vitamins, minerals and other nutrients so you can utilize them better.

And in today's diet-conscious society, drinking water is a huge boost for those trying to shed a few pounds.

• Mild dehydration can slow down the body's metabolism by 3%

• A recent University of Washington study indicates that one glass of water virtually halts midnight hunger pangs for nearly 100% of the dieters scrutinized

• In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism inherent in our bodies is frequently believed to be hunger

• Lack of sufficient hydration is the No. 1 driving force behind daytime fatigue

The exact amount of water you need depends on a number of things:  food consumed, your sex, activity level, the weather/humidity, your age and any medications (prescription, herbal and over-the-counter).  According to Mark Glen, a registered dietitian at the Mayo Clinic (Rochester, Minn.), most adults need eight to 10 cups (64-80 ounces) of fluids each day.  Although you can achieve the proper fluid intake from alternative sources such as milk, juice and soup, Glen advises you to make water account for at least half of your daily intake.

Why waste good hydration on bad water?

At clearly colorado, both our bottled and bottleless water coolers provide pure drinking water that is totally free of anything except pure H₂O.  Following are some health-related benefits of pure drinking water.

• Safety:  Purified drinking water contains no harmful chemicals that can pose a threat to human health.

• No contaminants:  Our POU systems eliminate all naturally occurring contaminants like bacteria, viruses and parasites.  Also, all pathogens are removed such as giardia, e-coli, etc.

• Strong government regulation:  Purified and bottled water is regulated by the FDA as a food product and must meet all applicable food packaging regulations.  Tap water is regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and is regarded as a utility.

• Great taste:  With all the impurities and contaminants removed, there is nothing left but the clean, refreshing taste of pure water.

clearly colorado... changing the way you buy drinking water.

If you live or work in Denver, Colorado Springs, the Colorado Front Range or central Colorado mountains, you can start enjoying pure, delicious, healthier bottled or bottleless water cooler drinking water today, while saving money over the expensive national brands.