All you need about Bottled water
As far as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is concerned, Bottled water supplier is water intended specifically for drinking by humans, does not include any added carbonation or flavoring and is packaged in a sanitary, food-grade container. If you plan to keep a supply of bottled water at home, you should store it at room temperature or colder, out of direct sunlight , and far from any chemicals or solvents -- for instance, don't put it near any gasoline or paint thinners. So your garage is probably not a good storage place for bottled water. In terms of how long you can store it, the IBWA says it'll be indefinitely drinkable if you store it in the right conditions. The Red Cross, however, recommends replacing commercial-bottled water supplies annually. (And if you bottle your own water from the tap, use only food-grade plastic or glass containers that seal tightly, and replace the supply every six months. What exactly makes you shell out ...