The water will not go bad at that point. Yet, it may develop a stale taste. The jug itself lasts indefinitely as it is made from food-grade plastic or glass. Most households and businesses will use about 1 gallon of water per person per day.
This amount can vary. When you consider how much water you will need, answer these questions:. For each of these questions you answer yes, you should increase your monthly delivery. It is always a good idea to store water for emergencies. And, 5-gallon bottles are an excellent choice. We recommend keeping at least four gallons of emergency water per person. A three-day supply is great. But in certain situations, two weeks is optimal.
Follow these guidelines for proper storage of 5-gallon containers:. The bottle felt thin and weaker than a fresh bottle and the water had a plastic taste. I dont need an authority to tell me They DONT last indefinately. Thanks for the feedback. As in the comment above, it's hard to comment on individual case; sure sounds like a basement closet would be a safe place with regard to temperature.
Do you know how old the bottle was when it was stored away And just to be a nitpicky "Devil's Advocate," are you sure the new bottle wasn't made with an improved process that was better than the one used for the older bottle? But the taste issue is hard to discount. The info that I have obtained is limited to the 1-gallon jugs, so if the bottle is a smaller size with a different plastic, that could make a difference.
Those gallon jugs had a recycle code of 2. I am looking right now at a 20 fl oz clear thin plastic bottle of water that has a recycle code of 1. This might make a difference. I am thinking that old water be used for toilet flushing, and bathing and maybe even the hedge or tree? Well, you know here in California, we had a few years of drought and people were loathe to waste any water, so that would have been a good use at the time.
There's certainly nothing wrong with doing it, although it sounds like a large hassle and I think one of the ways to get people to take these precautions is to minimize the hassle.
Nonetheless, never let it be said that I encouraged someone to waste water! I open that gallon of water and pour out a glassful. Then I reclose the jug with the original cap. I do not drink directly out of the gallon jug. How long will the water remaining in the recapped gallon jug be safe to drink, roughly.
If you can find an answer for that, I will be very grateful! You know, that is a great question and I have wondered about it also. I imagine that there are practical vs. I personally would think that if it was fine before it was sealed, and you know entirely what has happened to it during the time it was opened, it's hard to conceive of any new problems that would be introduced during the brief open period.
But the official answer by those who would be liable if their product caused a problem is probably still to not drink it. As is so often the case, it comes down to personal judgement and I think it would be unwise for me to suggest that someone should ignore an official safety recommendation, so I'll just leave you with those thoughts and you can determine how to proceed.
Of course, replacing one new jug of water isn't a major inconvenience or cost, so the question really is academic! In regards to storing jugs of water, there's one more thing to keep in mind.
The water may be good far past the expiration date, but watch out for the jugs. After a time, the plastic can degrade and start to leak. We found this out many years ago, as we had them stored at room temp ; and, at a certain point, we discovered multiple ones leaking.
So it may be good to rotate them periodically or use more durable containers. Yes, this is an important consideration. If you look at the photo of the water jugs in the main article, they are each on shelves and bagged.
I and others have found that if you stack the jugs, the pressure from the one on top can cause cracking in the lower ones and water can leak out after about a year. Having them all in individual bags with nothing pressing down and not in a hot location , mine have been stable for many years. It's advisable to do a visual check of the bags once in a while; any water leak will result in condensation on the inside of the bag so you can check to make sure your bags are all completely clear where the plastic sticks up.
Cathy, I'm curious to know how long it took for you to experience this, and were there any other jugs pressing down? I am not posting a comment, I am a bit concerned because I drunk a bottle water that is expired over 6 months and It started to cause me stomach problems after 15 minutes. I did not know the water was expired until I looked at the expiry date. This water bottle is from Fuji spring water from some islands. How safe is this brand of water and on the bottom of the bottle there is 49 and do not know what that number means.
As I write I still have a stomach that is making noise. I need your opinion thanks. I'm really sorry for the delay in posting and answering, especially as this was a timely post; I just learned that the e-mail notifications of new comments have not been working since early June and were piling up in my moderation inbox without me knowing it.
While this is late in being seen and posted, and I hope you got better soon, it does not sound like the sort of response that one would expect from an old bottle of never-before-opened water. The concerns have been with plastic chemical leaching into the water slowly in a way that could potentially be carcinogenic or have other long-term health effects. But to have stomach problems 15 minutes after drinking it, that's really surprising and I wonder if it could have been coincidental timing and caused by something else.
I don't know what the 49 is; it is not a recycle code and is probably just some reference number for the company, not sure. Well, since a lot of time has passed since you initially tried to post this I feel really badly about the glitch , what ultimately happened? Were you able to pinpoint the cause of the stomach problems? Perhaps food poisoning from earlier that day?
Commenting about taste here. Actually found this blog looking up if old water is safe. We just moved and we had some 4 year old sparklettes water jugs stored that we kind of forgot about. I lined most up and dumped them for sparkletes to pick up. Apparently the movers got to two of them I hadn't lined up yet and brought them to the new place.
My boyfriend foolishly didn't look at the date on the bottle and put it in the cooler. Right away I noticed it smelled and tasted off. Kind of like the smell and the taste of an old pool toy or super old pair of goggles. I have no idea why it tasted and smelled so strongly and chemically in only a few years or how safe it was my instincts tell me it's probably not to safe But thought I'd share since no one seems to have these answers.
When I moved to Northern California, they were the same bottles but they were Alhambra. A little nostalgia there! At any rate, I don't have information about those bottles. They are meant for high throughput, not longterm storage, so they might not be rated for years of stability. Although remember that there is theoretically this effect about which I have read in which water loses aeration and tastes a little funky until air is let in and it is shaken up.
I recommend using food-grade water storage containers if you plan on storing your own tap water. If you decide to re-use a storage container for water, FEMA recommends using 2-liter soft drink bottles they will need to be cleaned and sanitized , and not milk jugs or former fruit juice containers. The reason for this is because milk and fruit sugars are difficult to adequately remove, and create an environment for bacterial growth. I find storing bottled water to be the easiest method of keeping an emergency water supply.
I wanted to know how long bottled water will last. So expiration dates on bottles are voluntary and may reflect concerns about taste and odor rather than safety. Some articles state that the plastic bottle may start to break down over time , and leach chemicals into the water. The articles say that plastic leaching into the water does not necessarily make them toxic to drink , but may impact the flavor. You should store your bottled water in a cool, dark place to reduce the risk of this.
According to the information that I found, bottled water may stay good for a lot longer than 2 years if stored in a proper location cool, dark location and if they stay sealed. I have not been able to find any concrete evidence for how long bottled water will stay good. If you are concerned that the bottled water is no longer safe to drink, you can treat the water I will go into treatment options below , but it may be best just to replace your supply every 2 years or so just to be safe.
T here are To calculate how many bottles of water are in a gallon, you divide by When you were thirsty at home, you could easily get water from your faucet or the Brita pitcher in your refrigerator. Business experts argue that water cooler chat is an important factor for building a company culture. In order for workers to have a feeling that they are part of a group working towards a common goal or greater good, they need to enjoy their time at work and have a sense of empowerment and support, and what better place than the water cooler to begin bonding with your coworkers?
If there are multiple people waiting to get water, the best and easiest thing you can do is form an orderly line. My policy for dispensing water is first come, first served. I promise the wait will be worth it once you have a cool drink of water in your hand. Stay Hydrated! Well, you will likely get a different answer depending on who you ask.
Is it eight cups a day? Ten cups? The best advice is to simply drink it when you feel thirsty. First and foremost, if there are any spills near me, make sure to clean them up, as they might be a safety hazard to your coworkers. Another key to keeping my area clean is making sure that those little paper cups or weird paper cone things end up in a waste basket. No one wants to see a bunch of trash all over the floor when they go for a drink of water.
Keeping your workplace clean and tidy is important to making sure everyone feels comfortable at work. Frequently-touched surfaces are a common source of contagion. Do you see how important proper cleanliness and hygiene is? The solution here is very simple. Wash your hands before getting a drink of water from me. Maybe put a bottle of hand sanitizer near me and put up a sign encouraging everyone to clean their hands before getting water.
I probably should have put this first on this list because it is my most important rule. I would really prefer that we keep our relationship strictly professional, and putting your mouth on my spigot is far too intimate for me. Keeping all of these supplies in-stock and having a proper storage system for them is key to maintaining a clean water cooler station.
If you notice any of these supplies are running low or have run out entirely, make sure to notify your office or building manager. So, if you need to wash your hands or clean out a food container, I am unable to help you.
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