You probably already know that water is one of the human body's most essential resources. However, the Plainview Water District Board of Commissioners would like you to know the following facts that may give you extra reason to stay hydrated.

·Seventy-five percent of all Americans are chronically dehydrated.

· In 37 percent of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger.

· Even mild dehydration can slow down a person's metabolism by as much as 3 percent.

· One glass of water shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100 percent of the dieters studied in a University of Washington study.

· Lack of water is the number one trigger of daytime fatigue.

· Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80 percent of sufferers.

· A mere two percent drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or on a printed page.

· Drinking five glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45 percent, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by 79 percent, and one is 50 percent less likely to develop bladder cancer.

"We have all heard that we should be drinking at least eight glasses of water a day, but most people probably never knew the extent of the consequences for not drinking enough water," stated Kevin Langberg, chairman of the Board of Commissioners. "The Plainview Water District is proud to provide such tasty water, thus making it easy for everyone to get their day's worth."