This question is quite common when we have a bottle of water at home for a long time, and we do not know if we can drink it or better leave it where it was. You have to know that if the plastic bottle is bought in a supermarket, it is closed and was never opened; it does not expire. But all this will depend on how this water was packaged and the previous management process. In the event that if it expires, the expiration date must appear on the container; otherwise, there is nothing; it never expires.
How long does bottled drinking water last?
As I have mentioned, bottled water that you buy in the supermarket or in another establishment should be prepared so that it will never expire.But you should know that, on occasions, exposure to the sun, heat, cold, or humidity can cause the plastic to suffer from these environmental conditions and affect the water inside the container. For this reason, although it never really expires, it is recommended that it be consumed within a period of-less than a year and a half or two years from when it was purchased.
Remember that these containers are best stored in dark places and at comfortable room temperature.
Duration once opened
Now, you should know that once the bottle is opened, it does not matter if it is plastic or glass, and having drunk all these changes. Normally the water should be consumed in less than 48 hours since we may have infected the inside of the bottle with the oral flora when drinking. I am favoring the creation of bacteria in the water and being able to alter the taste or cause gastrointestinal problems for a few days. Therefore, if you have opened the bottle, consume the water inside in less than 48 hours.
Fill a bottle with water.
In the event that you are thinking of filling a plastic bottle with water, you should know that you can keep it for a maximum of 6 months. This is the time for which the tap water in our houses is prepared. Although I know that there are people who reuse water bottle containers, it is always a better option to find a specific one to be refilled or a glass bottle suitable for this function. In the same way, whatever the water bottle is, the conditions in which it is stored will influence how long it lasts in good condition.
I hope I have been able to clarify some doubts about how long the water can be in a bottle and how you should store it so that it lasts in perfect condition.
It is important, now that summer is coming, to prepare yourself with a bottle of water and a healthy recipe to always carry with you and avoid the so-called heat stroke. Of course, I do not advise you to put single-use plastic bottles in the freezer because they spoil and end up breaking. In the event that you want to freeze the water in the bottle, it is better to opt for a reusable one.