Are You Dehydrated?

Most of us don’t drink enough water—and even when we do, chemicals and additives can make true hydration harder. Here’s what’s happening to our water supply and how we can all take simple steps toward better health.

Introduction

We all know we should drink more water. But even when we try—filling bottles, tracking ounces, adding lemon slices—many of us still feel tired, foggy, or sluggish. The truth is, hydration isn’t just about how much we drink. It’s about what we drink.

Across the United States, most tap water goes through chemical treatment before it reaches our homes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), chlorine and chloramine are commonly added to kill bacteria and viruses in public water systems (CDC Drinking Water Disinfection). These disinfectants keep water safe—but they also change its chemistry, sometimes leaving behind tastes, odors, or by-products that our bodies don’t always respond well to.

Our Water Has Changed—And So Have We

Clean water is essential to every function in the body: energy, temperature, digestion, even brain activity. But not all water supports those systems equally.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) estimates that 85% of homes in the U.S. have hard water—meaning it contains high levels of minerals like calcium and magnesium (USGS Water Science School). While harmless in small amounts, mineral-heavy water can make soap less effective, leave buildup on skin and hair, and in some cases affect how well water moves through our cells.

Add to that the growing list of modern contaminants—lead from aging pipes, fluoride, and trace “forever chemicals” known as PFAS—and it’s easy to see why even “safe” tap water can still make true hydration difficult. The EPA continues to study and set standards for these compounds, which are now found in water supplies across the country (EPA Drinking Water Regulations).

Why It Matters

When our water is filled with additives or excess minerals, our bodies have to work harder to process it. We drink more, but absorb less. The result? A kind of chronic, low-level dehydration that many of us don’t even realize is happening.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has linked proper hydration to healthy aging, energy levels, and even cognitive function—showing that people who stay well-hydrated are less likely to experience chronic illness and fatigue (NIH Research Matters).

A Simple Way Forward

We can’t always control what happens to our water before it reaches us—but we can choose how we finish the job at home. That’s where advanced filtration comes in.

Clearbrook filters remove up to 99.9% of common contaminants, including chlorine, heavy metals, fluoride, and PFAS. What’s left is water that’s clean, balanced, and easier for your body to absorb—no chemicals, no additives, just water as it’s meant to be.

Because staying hydrated shouldn’t be complicated. It should be natural.

The Bottom Line

We’re all in this together—doing our best to live healthier, drink more water, and protect our families. But the truth is, not all water hydrates the same way.

By choosing purification that brings water back to its natural state, we’re not just improving what we drink—we’re taking a small, meaningful step toward feeling better every day.

Pure water. Pure health. Pure life.