The take-home message isn’t that people should drink less water, nor that they should swap out water for other beverages. But for those hoping to stay optimally hydrated, a slow-and-steady approach to water consumption and coupling water with a little food is a more effective method than knocking back full glasses of H2O between meals. “Water is good for you, but you can drown in it too,” Nieman says.
In the summer, I drink close to two gallons of water per day... When I wake up, I drink about a quart...
I drink water alll day long, except for tea in the morning. I am well hydrated and don't even think about it. I make a trip to the rest room about every 2 hours. It gets me out of my desk and lets me move for a couple of minutes.