Does your age impact your water needs?

Water is essential for life but your hydration and water safety needs don’t stay the same throughout life. From infancy to old age, your body changes, and so do your water requirements. This goes beyond just how much water you drink, it’s also about how safe and clean that water is.

In this blog, we explore how your age impacts water intake, sensitivity to contaminants, and why choosing the right water purifier for home becomes even more important for every life stage. With Pureit’s wide range of purifiers, your family can enjoy water that’s tailored to health, safety, and peace of mind, at any age.

Water needs by age: It’s not one-size-fits-all

Infants & young children

Babies and toddlers have underdeveloped immune systems and are highly vulnerable to bacteria, viruses, and chemical residues in drinking water.

Even small amounts of contaminants like nitrates, lead, or pesticides can pose serious health risks. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), infants are particularly at risk from waterborne pathogens and nitrates in unfiltered water.

Always use purified water to prepare baby formula, even if your tap water appears clear.

School-aged kids & teens

Children are more active and lose water quickly through sweat and play, especially in warm climates. Their bodies are still developing, so they require water that’s free from pathogens, heavy metals, and chemical impurities.

Studies show that early exposure to unsafe water can lead to digestive issues, slow growth, or even learning difficulties due to heavy metal exposure.

Encourage hydration through clean, mineral-rich water. Pureit purifiers with mineral cartridges ensure that kids get essential minerals like calcium and magnesium in every sip.

Adults

Most adults require 2.5–3 litres of water daily, depending on activity levels and climate. Long-term exposure to low-quality water can cause digestive issues, fatigue, and even kidney problems.

Adults often rely on filtered water for drinking, cooking, and meal prep, making the purity of your home’s water supply more critical.

Choose a water purifier that removes bacteria and harmful chemicals while retaining essential minerals for daily wellness—like the Pureit Revito Max RO+UV+MF.

Seniors

As we age, our sense of thirst decreases—making seniors more prone to dehydration. Older adults may also have weakened immune systems, kidney issues, or medical conditions that make clean, low-sodium water especially important. Contaminants like fluoride, arsenic, or chlorine can worsen certain age-related health conditions.

Ensure constant access to purified water with a purifier that includes in-tank UV sterilisation to keep stored water safe, ideal for those who may forget to refill or consume water on time.

Why does a water purifier matter at every age?

Tap water may meet basic quality standards, but that doesn’t mean it’s safe for every member of your family. Here’s how a Pureit water purifier for home meets age-specific needs:

Pureit: Safe water for every generation

Whether it’s your child’s lunchbox bottle or your elderly parent’s evening cup of water, water safety should never be compromised. Pureit offers purifiers that fit every age and every household:

• Pureit Classic 23L: A non-electric, gravity-based purifier ideal for homes with irregular power or as a backup system.
• Pureit Revito Prime RO+UV+MF: Advanced RO purification with mineral enhancement and 8-stage filtration—great for modern families.
• Pureit Copper UV+: Adds the antimicrobial and immunity-boosting power of copper, a great choice for elderly care.

Final thoughts

Water keeps you alive, but safe water keeps you healthy. And as our bodies grow, age, and change, our relationship with water evolves too.

That’s why it’s essential to go beyond just quantity and start focusing on quality and safety tailored to every age. With Pureit, you don’t have to choose between convenience, purity, or affordability. You get everything, in one trusted purifier—designed to serve your whole family.

Because when every sip matters, only the purest will do.