How much water does it take to kill you

There aren't any firm guidelines about how much water can kill you, but drinking more than a liter (L) or so per hour for several hours isn't something doctors recommend. Read on to learn more about water intoxication, including its symptoms and when it can be life-threatening.

It would take about 6 liters of water to kill a person

Explanation:

water intoxication symptoms usually start to show after  a person consumes more than about 3-4 liters of water

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