The general daily water intake recommendations for adults are approximately:

• Men: about 125 to 131 fluid ounces (roughly 15.5 to 16 cups or 3.7 liters) of total fluids per day
• Women: about 91 to 95 fluid ounces (roughly 11.5 to 12 cups or 2.7 liters) of total fluids per day

These amounts include all fluids consumed from beverages and food moisture combined, with about 20% typically coming from food and the rest from drinks

. For specific groups:

• Pregnant women should aim for around 80 ounces (10 cups) per day
• Breastfeeding women may need about 104 ounces (13 cups) per day

Children’s needs vary by age, starting from about 40 ounces (5 cups) for ages 4-8, increasing to 64-88 ounces (8-11 cups) for teenagers

. Your individual needs may vary depending on factors such as physical activity, climate, health status, and body size. For example, people who exercise heavily or live in hot climates will require more fluids

. A practical approach is to listen to your body’s thirst signals and observe urine color (aim for light yellow) to maintain good hydration without overdoing it

. In summary, aiming for about 91-131 fluid ounces of water daily, adjusted for your personal circumstances, is a good guideline.