Multnomah County's REACH (Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health) Program and the Portland Water Bureau share a common mission: we want Portlanders to live vibrant, healthy lives.
How? Start with water. With so many other options of what to drink throughout the day, it's important to remember that staying properly hydrated is the key to a healthy lifestyle.
Don't know where to get started? Read below for a few tips to help make water part of your daily routine.
Drink local
Portland's primary water source is the beautiful Bull Run Watershed, high up in the hills around Mount Hood. Straight from the mountain to your tap, some of the best drinking water on Earth can be found right here at home. It's better, cheaper, and easier than bottled water, and it's just one more thing that makes our region so special. When it comes to your water, there's no place like home.
Start small
It can seem like hard work to stay hydrated. If you’re struggling to drink enough H₂O, try to drink a cup when you wake up, then another whenever you eat a meal or snack. By the end of the day, you’ll be on track to have enough water for your body to thrive.
Ditch the plastic
We all want to do right by Mother Earth, so let's start by reducing waste. Every single-use water bottle ends up in a landfill or the ocean. Do your part and keep a good reusable bottle by your side.
Water before caffeine
Need a boost? Water gives you energy without the crash or calories. Before you reach for that energy drink or coffee, drink a glass of water and give your body (and mind) what it needs.
Add some kick
There's lot of ways to make your water just how you like it. Squeeze a lemon. Infuse it with cucumber. Add a sprinkle of salt. Making water even better is simple and delicious, and helps your body retain valuable electrolytes.