Few things are as fundamental to good health as simple water, which makes up 60 percent of the human body. Even our bones are 31 percent water. No wonder the CFG reminds us that drinking enough water is vitally important. Water helps the body maintain a normal temperature and flush out wastes. It also cushions joints and protects the spinal cord and other sensitive tissues. With so many benefits, it’s a little surprising that most adults don’t consume enough water.

What’s more, at least 50 percent of kids and teens are often dehydrated, according to a Harvard study. Inadequate water intake in kids can contribute to obesity, affect school performance and lead to other unhealthy habits. WebMD details the many reasons why kids don’t consume enough of the stuff. One reason is taste: kids sometimes don’t like the taste of the water they’re given to drink, or they find it boring. Older children may worry about the cleanliness and quality of water coming out of the taps at school or at home.

On this last count, the kids have a point. Although Canada has one of the safest water supplies in the world, there are still gaps in the availability of clean drinking water. Even if the water coming out of your tap is up to snuff, the chemicals added to make that water safe may affect its taste. This is where AquaFusion™, the new water filtration system by Hamilton Beach, can change the game by making drinking water both safer and tastier. AquaFusion filters out more than 70 contaminants* which can negatively affect the smell and taste of water.

One great filter, three great flavours kids will love

Although there are many tap water filters on the market, including many countertop water filters, AquaFusion has some distinct advantages. For starters, most filters on the market reduce chlorine, particulates, mercury and cadmium, but AquaFusion also removes lead, cysts and 60 other harmful contaminants. It’s also faster than many systems, filtering a 12-ounce glass of water in just 45 seconds. And AquaFusion, a countertop water dispenser, allows the user to filter one glass of water or an entire carafe, which can be easily chilled in the fridge.

And those kids who aren’t drinking enough water? AquaFusion is a flavourful, colourful solution to that problem. This versatile appliance can dispense not just filtered water but flavoured water as well. Just insert any of three flavour cartridges—Meyer Lemon, Strawberry Watermelon or Raspberry Lime—and enjoy a fruity, sugar-free, zero-calorie beverage. Natural flavours and colourings are used, so AquaFusion is an easy, healthy way to get everyone in the habit of drinking more water.