People should drink water

Dear editor:

I am writing to you in an effort to address a health issue that I see on a daily basis, people are drinking sodas, juices and other sugar-based drinks instead of water.

This concerns me because people are getting sick and dehydrated during our heat wave.

I know on a daily basis you should drink eight cups of water, however I believe you should drink at least twelve cups a day because of the extreme heat.

If you drink this much water your body will have energy, it will function right, and keep you cool. I would appreciate your support in helping educate our community of the benefits of drinking water.

-- Hank Parrett