What are the harmful effects of not drinking the right amount of water?
The effects of not enough water is called dehydration. The effects of dehydration can be anywhere from slight to lethal. Slight dehydration, or chronic under hydration is the main case of fatigue and headaches. As for how much water you drink it depends on where you are (your environment) your body mass (how much you weigh) and what you are doing (physical work level). This can be as high as 2.5 liters per hour (desert, wearing chemical protective gear, in combat). For most people who undergo light work in a temperature controlled environment 2 liters a day is fine. If you work outside you had better be taking breaks and drinking water. What I can tell you is do not wait until you are thirsty. And as disgusting as this sounds watch the color of your urine when you urinate. If that urine is any darker then a light straw color, you did not drink enough water. When in doubt drink water. There is a condition people talk about which involved drinking too much water. There are even urban myt
