Results: Over one-third of Americans wait until after 3 p.m. to drink any water.
Published on 04/05/2025
Source: https://talker.news/2025/04/02/over-a-third-of-americans-dont-drink-water-until-after-3-p-m/
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In a recent survey, over a third of working Americans confessed they aren't drinking most of their water until the late afternoon. When do you drink most of your water?
In the morning
12%
334 votes
Around lunchtime
9%
246 votes
In the late afternoon
11%
318 votes
In the evening
7%
186 votes
I drink water throughout the day
50%
1398 votes
I don't drink much water at all
11%
318 votes
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Which of the following do you notice when you haven't had enough water? Dry mouth
50%
1410 votes
Fatigue or low energy
26%
728 votes
Dizziness
13%
371 votes
Trouble focusing
11%
305 votes
Headache
20%
548 votes
Nausea
5%
129 votes
I don't really notice any symptoms
24%
671 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
53 votes
Not Applicable
8%
212 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.21% | 9 | |
| leg cramps | 0.14% | 6 |
| dark urine | 0.07% | 3 |
| Thirsty | 0.05% | 2 |
| CONSTIPATION | 0.05% | 2 |
| Thirst | 0.05% | 2 |
| Dark yellow urine | 0.02% | 1 |
| Feet cramps | 0.02% | 1 |
| dry skin | 0.02% | 1 |
| I just like iced cold water | 0.02% | 1 |
| Cramping | 0.02% | 1 |
| Stomach acid refex | 0.02% | 1 |
| CONSTIPATION OMG | 0.02% | 1 |
| I have Sjogren's so my mouth is always dry. | 0.02% | 1 |
| Feeling wonky | 0.02% | 1 |
| acid reflux | 0.02% | 1 |
| trouble goin to the bathroom | 0.02% | 1 |
| Thirstiness | 0.02% | 1 |
| Low blood pressure, resulting in very cold skin and feeling like I'm burning up inside | 0.02% | 1 |
| not peeing regularly | 0.02% | 1 |
| many more | 0.02% | 1 |
| yawning | 0.02% | 1 |
| DRY SKIN, DEHYDRATION OF MY WHOLE BODY. | 0.02% | 1 |
| My skin is a little dry and does not look as healthy. | 0.02% | 1 |
| Urine foncee | 0.02% | 1 |
| Dehydrated | 0.02% | 1 |
| Urine is too yellow--needs to be clear for kidney function | 0.02% | 1 |
| Itchy skin. | 0.02% | 1 |
| Body feels dehydrated | 0.02% | 1 |
| I will have a cough. | 0.02% | 1 |
| all | 0.02% | 1 |
| Feel dehydrated | 0.02% | 1 |
| Stay sleepy | 0.02% | 1 |
| Very thirsty | 0.02% | 1 |
| shivered up finger | 0.02% | 1 |
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3.
Do you typically have water with you at home, or do you go drink a glass when you feel thirsty? I typically have a water bottle or glass of water with me
50%
1397 votes
I go drink water when I need to
39%
1079 votes
I don't really drink water
10%
278 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
46 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.96% | 27 | |
| During meals | 0.07% | 2 |
| It varies | 0.07% | 2 |
| I drink juice or coffee. | 0.04% | 1 |
| water fountain | 0.04% | 1 |
| with powder flavoring | 0.04% | 1 |
| Ttry to increase water or liquids to drink to 4 glasses daily | 0.04% | 1 |
| have municipal water and a Brita pitcher | 0.04% | 1 |
| I drink water to take with medication | 0.04% | 1 |
| Retired, drink atleast 4 glasses a day | 0.04% | 1 |
| take meds 3X a day | 0.04% | 1 |
| I drink it from my refrigerator with my crushed ice | 0.04% | 1 |
| I HAVE PLENTY OF "FILTERED WATER" IN MY FRIDGE AND IN MY FAUCET AS WELL. | 0.04% | 1 |
| Water in bottles bought at store in frig | 0.04% | 1 |
| Zzzz | 0.04% | 1 |
| All depends what I am doing whether I have water all the time. | 0.04% | 1 |
| I eat ice all day | 0.04% | 1 |
| i drink mine as tea throughout day | 0.04% | 1 |
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4.
Do you like drinking water? Yes, I love it—it's refreshing!
45%
1258 votes
It's okay, I drink it because I have to
32%
892 votes
Not really, I only drink it when I'm thirsty
14%
378 votes
I prefer flavored or sparkling water
8%
225 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
47 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.89% | 25 | |
| After the first large gIass of the day that use to wash down my meds I add sugar free flavor enhancer to my water to make it more palatable and ensure that I drink enough fluids. | 0.04% | 1 |
| I only drink water mixed with my REAL drinks | 0.04% | 1 |
| Usually coffee | 0.04% | 1 |
| Only if it has ice. | 0.04% | 1 |
| Just depends on the water source | 0.04% | 1 |
| Depends on my mood | 0.04% | 1 |
| tap water with lemon or lime juice on ice cubes ! | 0.04% | 1 |
| DO NOT DRINK WATER AT ALL | 0.04% | 1 |
| I prefer to drink really cold water. | 0.04% | 1 |
| not really | 0.04% | 1 |
| I drink water by drinking coffee & tea. I don't like water by itself. | 0.04% | 1 |
| No, I don't like the none taste but I drink it anyway due to the benefits | 0.04% | 1 |
| drink a lot more iced tea unflavored, unsweetened | 0.04% | 1 |
| I drink Smartwater which costs me a fortune - so the Smart part is not working | 0.04% | 1 |
| Hate water. | 0.04% | 1 |
| HATE the taste | 0.04% | 1 |
| I drink juice or soda | 0.04% | 1 |
| Zzzz | 0.04% | 1 |
| only if thee is nothing else to drink | 0.04% | 1 |
| i only drink soda | 0.04% | 1 |
| Know way to know where it comes from. | 0.04% | 1 |
| I don't like plain water. I drink many mugs of herbal tea throughout the day for my hydration. | 0.04% | 1 |
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