rsayloriii
TGT Addict
what is the typical shelf life of bottled water? (store bought)?
Indefinite. Water doesn't go "bad". Only reason why you'll see "expiration" dates on them, is because the FDA requires it on everything. As long as the container is sealed, and doesn't have a breech, then the water won't go bad, nor need any additional purification. However, storage is key and plastic is NOT the best container. Plastic lets odors into the water. The water might be good, biologically, but can end up tasting "off". I've got several of the stainless/aluminum bottles that I've stored water in for "in case". It's not much, but it's enough for the immediate short term. All that I did for those is boil tap water and then pour it into the container, seal while still hot. Boiling purifies the water and the container, helping ensure no contamination.