5. Flush Your System: Debris and elements like lead can dissolve into your water, the longer the water sits in pipes. If water hasn’t been run for more than six hours, run your faucet/shower for at least a minute or so to help flush the water out until it gets cold. To help conserve the unused water, reuse the water for washing dishes, clothes or watering plants.
6. Always Use Cold Water for Drinking/Cooking: Hot water tends to dissolve unwanted toxins more quickly than cold water. As a result, only use cold water for drinking, making coffee, cooking or even making juice from concentrate or baby formula. If you want hot water to drink, heat cold water on the stove or microwave.
7. Take Yours With You: If you are exercising outdoors, make sure that you take your own water in a safe water bottle to ensure that you are drinking filtered water. Many park or public water fountains are not filtered.
Originally published on SheerBalance




