The Importance of Water

In Cristalia, we have learned throughout the years how necessary it is to drink the right amount of water everyday. In this section, we will include some of the most frequently asked questions about water, our services and how to keep your body hydrated and well on its way to good health.

1. Why do we need water?
Water is a part of every body cell, tissue, and organ. Water is also an integral part of the following bodily functions:
• Regulates body temperature
• Eliminates toxins from the body
• Transports nutrients, oxygen and glucose to the cells that create energy
• Serves as a natural skin moisturizer
• Cushions joints, and helps strengthen the muscles

2. Are you receiving enough water?
Thirst is the first signal of dehydration. By the time that your body is dehydrated, you could have lost from half a quart to a full quart of water. It’s of extreme importance to always drink water before felling thirsty. Coffee and sweetened drinks are not the best way of maintaining your body hydrated. Water is always the best solution.

To determine the right quantity of water that should drink everyday (in ounces) you can:

• For adults or children that weigh more than 100 pounds, divide your weight in half. The result will be the amount of ounces you should drink. For kids, since their needs are different, this formula cannot be applied.

3. What are the signals of dehydration?
The probability of being dehydrated increases when you’re in very warm or extremely cold temperatures. The time of year, physical activity and even traveling can greatly affect your body’s hydration.

Since our brain is composed of 75% water, the first symptoms of dehydration will be reflected in a decrease in energy or fatigue, headaches and dizziness. Other symptoms that can reflect bad hydration are:
• Nausea
• Dark colored urine
• Constipation
• An increase in body temperature

4. What are the repercussions of not drinking enough water?
• The body will store more water than usual. This will reflect as extra body weight.
• You will think that you are hungry, when what you really need is water.
• You will feel more tired than usual.



Purified vs. Distilled

The differences between purified and distilled water are very distinct. It is very common that for the typical consumer to confuse one with the other. Here, we detail the different factors that differentiate one water from the other, and explain why purified water is better for you.

Common problems with Water Coolers

• “The water isn’t coming out cold”: occasionally, you may find that the water isn’t as cold as usual. If this does happen, it may be possible that the water cooler is disconnected or the thermostat located in the back of the water cooler, may not be operating properly. If so, let Cristalia know so that we can send over a technician to fix the problem.

• “Water comes out too slowly form the cooler”: when this occurs, normally the filter that purifies the air that comes into the bottle is wet and that air that comes inside the bottle is decreasing the quantity of water that comes out from the valve. Take the bottle off the water cooler; remove the upper plastic piece of the cooler and verify that the air filter (a white circle the size of a quarter) is wet. If it is, let the filter dry and clean the fountain before putting the water bottle back in its place. If the problem persists, or if you have any doubts about this procedure, please call customer service as soon as possible.

• “The valves are leaking”: if your cooler is leaking water from the valves, the best way of fixing this problem is tightening (to your right) the plastic ring under the valve. If this doesn’t solve the problem, remove the 5 gallon bottle of the water cooler and call customer service.

• “The water cooler is leaking”: if the cooler is leaking and it’s not from any of the valves, it probably means that the water bottle may be broken in some way. Take off the water bottle, and try finding the source of the leak. If the bottle is indeed leaking, empty it and mark the bottle with an X. Your regular distributor will pick it up and replace it with a new one on your next visit.

If you have any other problems not discussed in this section, please feel free to call our customer service hotline (787) 620-8886, and we will be more than happy to help.