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Symptoms of severe dehydration may include lethargy, inability to use the restroom or producing dark-colored urine, dizziness, confusion and chest pain. In addition to not drinking enough water, dehydration may occur due to certain medical conditions such as diabetes. Older adults and children under 6 years old may be at a higher risk of dehydration.
As you can see, water intoxication and death from drinking too much water depends on the speed with which you drink it. You can drink the 1.6 gallons of water slowly over 24 hours without getting any water intoxication symptoms. However, if you drink it within an hour, you can die from water intoxication.