That's why I made a separate large jug of the D.E. water. I was just letting the D.E. sit in the bottom of my big glass and then refilling the glass each day with more ice and water. However, I wanted to add a slice of real lemon to my glass and that would make the D.E. water glass go sour. This way I can make my lemon water and add some ice, water and silica water from the big jug every morning!