Can you overload your kidneys if you drink too much water, or is it filtering mostly a passive process?

Question

I always really liked drinking water. Not an insane amount, about 2 liters (100 fl oz) a day. So I always wondered whether I’m overworking my kidneys or if they are just passive filters benefiting from the water passing through.

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Answer 1

I know that if you go too long without emptying your bladder, you run the risk of acute liver intoxication, which can be fatal.