No wonder the bottled water industry in the United States hit an all-time high consumption of over 11.7 billion gallons in 2015.
Improperly stored opened bottled water may breed bacteria and other impurities.
Exposure to heat or sunlight could leach plastic into the water, making it potentially toxic.
So, how long does bottled water last?
And when is it time to toss out that bottled water from your pantry?
Here are some answers.
Unopened Bottled Water Lasts For 1–2 Years Most companies that make bottled water label it with a shelf life of anywhere from 1 to 2 years.
Your bottled water is seen as good to drink up to that date.
But there are many factors that come into play here.
Here’s the lowdown!