Why Drinking More (Clean) Water Could Be the Best Thing You Do for Your Health
We’ve all heard it before: “Drink more water.” But let’s be honest, most of us aren’t drinking nearly enough. In fact, mild dehydration affects a surprising number of Kiwis every day, often without us even realising it.
This sounds cliché I know, but not all water is created equal. If you’re still drinking straight from the tap, you could be getting more than you bargained for.
This is a common site around NZ - sludge filled pipes.
So let’s break down why hydration matters, and why filtered water is a better choice for your health, energy, and overall wellbeing.
The Shocking Effects of Even Mild Dehydration
You don’t need to be severely dehydrated to feel the impact. Studies show that losing just 1–2% of your body’s water content can start to affect your:
- Energy levels
- Mental clarity and focus
- Mood and memory
- Physical performance
- Headache frequency
In fact, dehydration is one of the most common causes of headaches, especially during the warmer months or after a coffee or wine. And if you're chasing that 3pm energy slump with another coffee instead of a glass of water? You might be making things worse.
Clean Water vs. Tap Water: What’s Really in Your Glass?
Sure, New Zealand tap water is treated to meet safety standards—but “safe” doesn’t always mean “healthy.” Many municipal water supplies contain chlorine, heavy metals, silts, microplastics, and even endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in trace amounts.
Over time, these contaminants can affect your:
- Skin and hair health
- Gut health
- Hormonal balance
- Immune system
That’s why more and more Kiwi families are turning to high-spec’d home water filtration systems like the UFX3 under sink water filter. It removes common contaminants while retaining essential minerals, so you get cleaner, better-tasting water straight from the tap.
Health Benefits of Drinking More (Filtered) Water
Let’s talk benefits. Here’s what happens when you consistently drink more, cleaner, filtered water:
· Fewer headaches
· Improved energy and mood
· Clearer skin and reduced dryness
· Better digestion and regularity
· Stronger immune function
· Enhanced physical performance
· Sharper focus and mental clarity
And here’s a hack: when your water tastes better, you naturally want to drink more of it.
How to Make Clean Hydration a Daily Habit
If you're struggling to stay hydrated, here are a few simple tips:
- Get a favorite bottle, ditch the cheapo plastic one and invest in quality.
- Drink a glass of water first thing in the morning (add a pinch of Celtic Sea salt for additional mineralisation)
- Set reminders or use a hydration app
- Replace soft drinks or juice with chilled filtered water
- Install a high-quality water filter to make clean drinking easy and convenient
Final Thoughts
You don’t need a major health overhaul to feel better. Sometimes, the biggest changes come from the smallest habits-like drinking more water.
At Hydrate Filters, we’re passionate about helping Kiwi homes and families get cleaner, healthier water every day. Whether you’re filtering chlorine and other rubbish out of your tap water or staying hydrated on the go, we’ve got the tools to help.
Ready to feel the difference clean water can make?
Explore our range of high spec under sink water filters, portable water bottles, and more.
