The River Thames, originally named Tamesis which is surmised comes from either the Sanskrit word meaning “dark water†or the Latin for “wide water” is the main river in London, which is also the main source of London’s drinking water.
Water was originally imbibed directly from the Thames – the saying goes that a raindrop that falls in the Thames at its source in the Cotswolds will be drunk by at least eight people before it reaches the ocean.
Pumped water was made available to the locals in around 1582, and although some say that it is still entirely possible to drink water from the Thames, it is not really advised. The original water structure in London originally consisted of lead and wood and was destroyed in the Great Fire of London. The current system is the rebuild of that time, and although it is still functioning, it is deteriorating rather quickly and needs a major overhaul.
The UK has some of the best quality water in the world, and officials encourage locals to drink it, but sue to the fact that fluoride is added to help with dental health and research has found there to be vestiges of both recreational as well as prescription drugs in the water, many individuals refuse to drink it.
While authorities say that the fluoride in the drinking water is not dangerous, many research studies have found that continually imbibing fluoride over a long period of time can cause cancer and other health problems.
If you are not happy to drink the tap water in London, you need to make alternative arrangements for drinking water as your body cannot work without water. You need to maintain the around 70% water level in your body to remain healthy.
One of the best methods of ensuring that you drink sufficient water is to invest in a water cooler. Living-Water, London’s premier water cooler company, offers a range of both bottled and mains or point of use (POU) water coolers. Contact them today for a free quote.
