Water is generally known to be a polar inorganic compound, tasteless, odourless at room temperature. Studies have proven it constitutes an inherent hint of blue. But it is generally accepted to be colourless.

Water, a universal solvent is formed by the combination of two hydrogen atoms and a lone oxygen atom, branding it into water (H²0). Water constitutes 71% of the earth surface, while 96.5% of the earth’s water exist in the ocean. It is no new thing water exists in three different forms. These are the solid form, the liquid form and the gaseous form.

Water over the ages has proven to be the most important substance on earth. Both plants and animals need water to survive. An end to the cycle of water would lead to the extinction of life. Water is needed to keep life going. Below are some importance of water:
• Drinking
• Washing
• Cooking
• Plants survival

The consumption of water can be useful in many ways. Below are some importance of water in the body system:

• It Regulates The Body Temperature
Water helps to replenish the water used up during physical activities and in hot weather. Water loss in this regard is discharged through sweat. Drinking water in hot weather or after exercising the body helps keep the body hydrated.

• Prevents Constipation
Whenever you recollect that feeling, when you last had constipation, it makes you want to prevent future recurrences. Constipation is the difficulty in being able to have a bowel movement easily. This is usually due to lack of enough water in the body system. Make it a culture to take enough water daily, if you do not want to undergo the pain you went through the last time. However, if you are experiencing constipation already, take a lot of carbonated water. If the difficulty persists for more than three days, please, see your doctor.

• Aids Digestion
Drinking water before, during, and after a meal is a good habit which aids the digestion of food. It aids in the breaking down of food into smaller particles, through which digestion is made easy.

• Helps Reduce Body Weight
Drinking of water during dieting and exercising goes a long way in reducing Body weight.

• Fights Illness
Intake of water helps absorb vitamins, nutrients, minerals, from foods, which are necessary for good living. It helps prevent diseases like kidney stones, hypertension, unitary tract, constipation and keeps you healthy.

• Boosts Metabolism
consumption of water supports metabolism, which in return boosts the energy level of an individual.

• Keeps The Face Glowing
Claims have been made that the consumption of water gives a radiant, younger – looking complexion, preventing pimples and other skin diseases. Water is needed to keep your skin glowing and to repair damaged tissues and leave it soft (moisturized).

The aforementioned are few benefits of water associated with drinking. It is therefore imperative you improve your drinking (water) habit to maintain a healthy living. Keep water very close to you.
Always remember the saying “WATER IS LIFE.”