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Went to Wally world to buy some distilled water to have on hand for my batteries and coolant levels, etc. On the plastic jugs were stamped "best if used by 09/02/2010"
I didn't know distilled water can spoil.
 
Where have you been that you did not now about the water lifetime guarantee? That stuff will absolutely go to the dogs and ruin all of your potted plants if not used within the guaranteed lifetime. Have you never drunk H2O that has turned to HO?

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That's why I buy dehydrated water. Last Longer and doesnt take up as much room...
 
I bought some powdered water once, but I wasn't sure what to add...
 
We use freeze dried water. It's much lighter than all of the other forms.
 
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Originally posted by solar

A real man only drinks hard water.

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Leave the top slightly unscrewed and let it ferment. That's how you get the real kick.
 
As an environmental scientist I can tell you that bottled water slowly adsorbs toxic chemicals leaching off the plastic. The longer in the bottle, the worse the water quality gets. Long term water storage in the type of inexpensive plastic used on store shelves is a bad idea. Hence the warning label.
 
I make my own water. Much more rewarding and ,well, sense of relief than having someone else make water for you.
 
So Phil,
What about storing water in plastic containers for emergencies. I have 6/3 gallon plastic containers in case of flood or earthquake. I should re-fill every How many years?

...and does the toxicity of the container go down over time?

What is/are the best storage containers besides maybe SS.
 
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Originally posted by Hydro Guy

As an environmental scientist I can tell you that bottled water slowly adsorbs toxic chemicals leaching off the plastic. The longer in the bottle, the worse the water quality gets. Long term water storage in the type of inexpensive plastic used on store shelves is a bad idea. Hence the warning label.

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You had to go and spoil all the the fun. [:-grumpy]
 
Phil, I had the same thought about leaching when I saw the date but then thought..no one drinks this stuff. Well, it turns out some do. I went and tried my vintage but it was rather bland for my liking. Then I got to wondering how they determine the date. Do they just pick one at random or actually do testing? After learning all this, it makes the old fashion milk in glass bottles seem a lot more appealing.
Yes, that Dihydrogen Monoxide is hazardous to your health but mostly when is is mixed with boating.
 
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Originally posted by Hydro Guy

As an environmental scientist I can tell you that bottled water slowly adsorbs toxic chemicals leaching off the plastic. The longer in the bottle, the worse the water quality gets. Long term water storage in the type of inexpensive plastic used on store shelves is a bad idea. Hence the warning label.

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This is why I store my water in glass container.......much like my booze !!!
 
I've stored bottled water in the jugs it came in and after a couple years the plastic deteriorated and the jugs leaked.
 
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Originally posted by Double D

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Originally posted by Hydro Guy

As an environmental scientist I can tell you that bottled water slowly adsorbs toxic chemicals leaching off the plastic. The longer in the bottle, the worse the water quality gets. Long term water storage in the type of inexpensive plastic used on store shelves is a bad idea. Hence the warning label.

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This is why I store my water in glass container.......much like my booze !!!

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Interesting...

I wonder what happens to the plastic bottles some liquor is now being shipped in.

It's a damn communist plot.
 
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This is why I store my water in glass container.......much like my booze !!!

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Doesn't Distilled Water count as booze???? (Just add Scotch . ..)
 
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