Anonymous
Post 05/06/2026 22:53     Subject: Water-drinking culture is out of control
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I think the protein craze had gone too far. Water seems harmless, but truth is, you can die from drinking too much water:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1770067/

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/indiana-mom-dies-of-water-toxicity-after-drinking-too-much-water-on-vacation-family-says/3203387/?amp=1


Americans are much, much more likely to die from eating too much than drinking too much water. Solve diabetes and heart problems, then we can focus on the possible risk from drinking too much water.


Generally speaking, you are talking about two different categories of people, and they each have their own problems.
Anonymous
Post 05/06/2026 22:49     Subject: Water-drinking culture is out of control
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Our federal agency does not offer plastic cups, glasses, or anything of the sort.

In fact, before covid we had a water club in our office (meaning the club members paid individually) so that we didn’t have to drink unfiltered DC tap water.

I promise you I don’t want to lug my own filtered water and thermos from home 5 days/week.


Does any federal office have free water? I have never worked in a federal office in 25 years that had free water, coffee, or any sort of snack. (Not complaining. My tax dollars don’t need to go to this, but tap water would be lovely) My favorite was when several members of Congress came to a meeting in our office and asked for coffee. We snickered. First, there wasn’t free coffee and secondly, whose coffee mug did they want to drink out of??

I’m not a Fed but as a tax payer I DO want my tac dollars to provide free and safe drinking water to all Feds/Contractors that have to work in buildings that do not have municipal water that is safe to drink. Providing free clean drinking water to all employees should be a given. And with the billions being wasted on this war, we can afford to provide you with water.


I heard it’s lead pipes but I don’t really know. We have these super cute antique water fountains with signs saying not to drink. And in the bathroom it also says not potable.

I bet lots of buildings in DC are like this but only the Feds are testing their water in the building.
Anonymous
Post 05/06/2026 22:39     Subject: Water-drinking culture is out of control
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Our federal agency does not offer plastic cups, glasses, or anything of the sort.

In fact, before covid we had a water club in our office (meaning the club members paid individually) so that we didn’t have to drink unfiltered DC tap water.

I promise you I don’t want to lug my own filtered water and thermos from home 5 days/week.


Does any federal office have free water? I have never worked in a federal office in 25 years that had free water, coffee, or any sort of snack. (Not complaining. My tax dollars don’t need to go to this, but tap water would be lovely) My favorite was when several members of Congress came to a meeting in our office and asked for coffee. We snickered. First, there wasn’t free coffee and secondly, whose coffee mug did they want to drink out of??

I’m not a Fed but as a tax payer I DO want my tac dollars to provide free and safe drinking water to all Feds/Contractors that have to work in buildings that do not have municipal water that is safe to drink. Providing free clean drinking water to all employees should be a given. And with the billions being wasted on this war, we can afford to provide you with water.
Anonymous
Post 05/06/2026 22:37     Subject: Water-drinking culture is out of control
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Our federal agency does not offer plastic cups, glasses, or anything of the sort.

In fact, before covid we had a water club in our office (meaning the club members paid individually) so that we didn’t have to drink unfiltered DC tap water.

I promise you I don’t want to lug my own filtered water and thermos from home 5 days/week.


Does any federal office have free water? I have never worked in a federal office in 25 years that had free water, coffee, or any sort of snack. (Not complaining. My tax dollars don’t need to go to this, but tap water would be lovely) My favorite was when several members of Congress came to a meeting in our office and asked for coffee. We snickered. First, there wasn’t free coffee and secondly, whose coffee mug did they want to drink out of??


This is OP and I’m actually concerned. Isn’t water supposed to be provided as a matter of law? This is the government? (I know, but…) This is not cool. I’m sorry.


A lot of people avoid the DC tap water also.
Anonymous
Post 05/06/2026 22:28     Subject: Water-drinking culture is out of control
Anonymous wrote:Offices used to have water coolers and cups, now you are lucky if they have a bottle filler

We all had shorter commutes, and any place would give you a cup of water if you asked.

I think every water fountain I encounter these days has a sad dribble rather than a good arch of water.


Now a water cooler would get drained pronto by the staff topping off their 32 oz Stanley’s

OP -I’m either you. Bringing a water bottle to social gathering at a residence is unnecessary.
Such a a waste of steel as well with all these bottles being produced.

My mom lived a long healthy life drinking a few cups of water daily & far less protein than currently trending.

Anonymous
Post 05/06/2026 22:25     Subject: Water-drinking culture is out of control
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Our federal agency does not offer plastic cups, glasses, or anything of the sort.

In fact, before covid we had a water club in our office (meaning the club members paid individually) so that we didn’t have to drink unfiltered DC tap water.

I promise you I don’t want to lug my own filtered water and thermos from home 5 days/week.


Does any federal office have free water? I have never worked in a federal office in 25 years that had free water, coffee, or any sort of snack. (Not complaining. My tax dollars don’t need to go to this, but tap water would be lovely) My favorite was when several members of Congress came to a meeting in our office and asked for coffee. We snickered. First, there wasn’t free coffee and secondly, whose coffee mug did they want to drink out of??


This is OP and I’m actually concerned. Isn’t water supposed to be provided as a matter of law? This is the government? (I know, but…) This is not cool. I’m sorry.


I remember when I first learned this. I got paid peanuts in my entry level non profit job but at least we had a Brita filter in the staff fridge and very basic coffee and tea with coffeemate and sugar options.

I thought my fed friends were pulling my leg with their talk of their water clubs. No wonder Starbucks does so well with these offices not having coffee.
Anonymous
Post 05/06/2026 22:24     Subject: Water-drinking culture is out of control
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Our federal agency does not offer plastic cups, glasses, or anything of the sort.

In fact, before covid we had a water club in our office (meaning the club members paid individually) so that we didn’t have to drink unfiltered DC tap water.

I promise you I don’t want to lug my own filtered water and thermos from home 5 days/week.


Does any federal office have free water? I have never worked in a federal office in 25 years that had free water, coffee, or any sort of snack. (Not complaining. My tax dollars don’t need to go to this, but tap water would be lovely) My favorite was when several members of Congress came to a meeting in our office and asked for coffee. We snickered. First, there wasn’t free coffee and secondly, whose coffee mug did they want to drink out of??


This is OP and I’m actually concerned. Isn’t water supposed to be provided as a matter of law? This is the government? (I know, but…) This is not cool. I’m sorry.


I work in a school and there are water fountains and that’s it. And definitely no cups. And I’m talking allll day long. I never carried a water bottle everywhere until I worked there.
Anonymous
Post 05/06/2026 21:56     Subject: Water-drinking culture is out of control
Upper elementary teacher here. Kids literally do make these their emotional support water bottle. I’ve seen a big increase since Covid.
Anonymous
Post 05/06/2026 21:53     Subject: Water-drinking culture is out of control
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Our federal agency does not offer plastic cups, glasses, or anything of the sort.

In fact, before covid we had a water club in our office (meaning the club members paid individually) so that we didn’t have to drink unfiltered DC tap water.

I promise you I don’t want to lug my own filtered water and thermos from home 5 days/week.


Does any federal office have free water? I have never worked in a federal office in 25 years that had free water, coffee, or any sort of snack. (Not complaining. My tax dollars don’t need to go to this, but tap water would be lovely) My favorite was when several members of Congress came to a meeting in our office and asked for coffee. We snickered. First, there wasn’t free coffee and secondly, whose coffee mug did they want to drink out of??


This is OP and I’m actually concerned. Isn’t water supposed to be provided as a matter of law? This is the government? (I know, but…) This is not cool. I’m sorry.
Anonymous
Post 05/06/2026 21:49     Subject: Re:Water-drinking culture is out of control
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:In Europe and Asia, people seem to manage without carrying huge water bottles around all the time. They're also healthier than Americans on average. How does that happen?
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They drink coffee and tea all day, taking frequent breaks

In Europe at least they invest in public infrastructure so there are numerous high quality water fountains usually in close walking distance and fewer transients to mistreat them


I rarely ran across a water fountain anywhere in Europe. And where was this public infrastructure when I needed a free toilet??? Or even a paid toilet.

I think we just don’t see Europeans carrying water bottles because they aren’t on vacation. They are walking to work (where there’s water) or shopping. I too don’t bring my water bottle shopping.
Anonymous
Post 05/06/2026 21:49     Subject: Water-drinking culture is out of control
Also I put a serving of electrolytes in my water bottle first thing in the morning. I used to get migraines regularly and they are pretty much gone now. It’s way too flavorful for just one glass of water.
Anonymous
Post 05/06/2026 21:47     Subject: Water-drinking culture is out of control
Anonymous wrote:Kids aren’t allowed breaks to go to the water fountain, do I make sure mine bring water bottles. One also plays a sport. Back in the day, we used to bring juice boxes to school for lunch. No one does that anymore, so the water is a necessity.

I don’t bring one to work, but I typically bring one on a long walk in the summertime or on long drives. I actually tend to get a bit dehydrated, because I prefer to drink coffee or tea vs water.


What do you drink at work? I also have coffee but then what do you drink at lunch or after? I can’t imagine not having water at work.
Anonymous
Post 05/06/2026 21:47     Subject: Re:Water-drinking culture is out of control
Anonymous wrote:In Europe and Asia, people seem to manage without carrying huge water bottles around all the time. They're also healthier than Americans on average. How does that happen?
l

They drink coffee and tea all day, taking frequent breaks

In Europe at least they invest in public infrastructure so there are numerous high quality water fountains usually in close walking distance and fewer transients to mistreat them
Anonymous
Post 05/06/2026 21:46     Subject: Water-drinking culture is out of control
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I am very prone to headaches and constipation and staying fully hydrated helps both. Sorry if it offends you?


Maybe your headaches would go away if you had less water (you might be hypotensive), and your constipation would get better if you had more fiber in the form of whole fruits and veggies. Water by itself will just go through your system in the blink of an eye and turn to pee. Water inside fruits and vegetables will stay inside your digestive tract and help move solids along. It's not the same use of water! You don't actually NEED to lug around a huge bottle of water unless you're doing field work and have no other access to hydration.



Oh look, a “Know It All”—yay!


If that's the sum total of your counter-argument, you don't look good, PP.

Anonymous
Post 05/06/2026 21:37     Subject: Water-drinking culture is out of control
Kids aren’t allowed breaks to go to the water fountain, do I make sure mine bring water bottles. One also plays a sport. Back in the day, we used to bring juice boxes to school for lunch. No one does that anymore, so the water is a necessity.

I don’t bring one to work, but I typically bring one on a long walk in the summertime or on long drives. I actually tend to get a bit dehydrated, because I prefer to drink coffee or tea vs water.