Putting Dehydration On Ice…Water

TUCSON, AZ – The temperature in Arizona is up – way up. As spring weather moves in for a retreating winter, Arizona residents have to take extra precautions to stay safe in one of the hottest climates in the U.S. Proper hydration is one of the most essential factors in fighting desert heat, and Culligan Water is reaching out to its customers and neighbors to make sure hydration is on the top of everyone’s minds.

“The Arizona lifestyle is facilitated by its generous amount of sunlight and warmth,” says Rex Ruddick, general manager for Culligan Water of Tucson. “But residents of this region should be very aware of the dangers of dehydration, which can lead to everything from discomfort to even death.”

Just a two to five percent loss of fluid can lead to dry skin, muscle cramps, headaches and noticeable fatigue. Anything near 10 percent can dim your vision, cause seizures, shrivel your skin and could ultimately lead to death. Medical professionals are also quick to point out the long-term effects of dehydration can result in permanent damage to internal organs like the kidneys.

According to Ruddick, suitable fluid intake should become a part of every Arizonians daily routine.

“There is a reason a whole aisle at the grocery store is dedicated to water, people want good quality water because it tastes better and is better for you,” adds Ruddick. “The more you drink, the stronger and healthier you feel and the better prepared you are for the Southwest’s high temps. Here at Culligan, we have products that can give you great tasting water from the home faucet, keeping your body and wallet from overheating.”

May is Drinking Water Month

Culligan Declares May “National Drinking Water Month”

U.S. leader in residential drinking water solutions offers consumers free in-home water tests, tips and more economical options for clean, healthy drinking water


CHICAGO, IL – April 20, 2009 – Consumers are drowning in confusion as continued controversy over tap water contamination (i.e. arsenic, lead, radium, chlorine, pharmaceuticals, etc.) rages on. According to a National Consumer Water Quality Association (WQA) Research survey, 67 percent of Americans are concerned about the quality of their household water supply, and more than half plan to purchase home filtration devices. Yet, before choosing a water filtration system, homeowners first need to assess whether they even need to treat their water based on the unique conditions of their regional water source.

Culligan, the leader in home water treatment solutions for more than 70 years, aims to help homeowners make the right decision by offering a free professional water analysis during the month of May. In 1988, former President Ronald Regan declared the first week in May National Drinking Water Week. This year, Culligan is taking this week-long event (May 3-9, 2009) one step further by making May National Drinking Water Month.

Throughout May, homeowners can request a complimentary in-home water assessment from a certified Culligan water professional in their area. A qualified water specialist from among Culligan’s national 800+ dealer network will perform a free analysis by sampling water in the home, testing it for the presence of any contaminants and providing a no-obligation recommendation.

While U.S. residents have a safe water supply through their local municipalities, homeowners without access to public water sources who live on private well systems can benefit from filtered drinking water. Others thirst for more eco-friendly alternatives to landfill-clogging disposable water bottles without sacrificing great-tasting water. Either way, choosing the right in-home water filtration solution can be daunting with so many options flooding the market.