That's less than the global averages of a liter of soda, which requires 2.02 liters of water. A liter of beer, meanwhile, needs 4 liters of water, wine demands 4.74 liters.

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While experts agree that sparkling water is generally safe to drink, seltzer could have negative consequences on gut symptoms depending on a person's health and the type of drink they consume.