This is not necessarily the exact amount of water you yourself will need — the IOM points out, «Given the extreme
variability in water needs that are not solely based on differences
in metabolism, but also
in environmental conditions and activity, there is not a single level of water intake that would ensure adequate hydration and optimal health for half of all apparently
healthy persons in all environmental conditions... the AI [Adequate Intake] does not represent a requirement; it is an amount that should meet the needs of almost everyone
in the specific life stage group under the conditions described.»