Undersrstanding water expiration date: It is very important to drink enough water to stay healthy, and doctors also recommend it often. Lack of water can cause problems like dehydration, headache, fatigue, constipation and dizziness. Given the need of water in everyday life, many times the question arises in the mind whether there is any expiry date of water? That is, can water also get spoiled over time?

Is water really bad?
Pure water, which does not have any type of bacteria, minerals or impurities, is not spoiled on its own. But it remains safe only as long as it is kept in a clean and safe container and has not come in contact with any kind of external dirt or bacteria. If the water is kept in dirty containers or stored incorrectly, it cannot be potable.

Bottled water expiry date means
Most of the bottled water bottles are written on ‘Best Beckor’ or ‘Expiry Date’, which is usually between 1 and 2 years. This date reflects the quality of plastic instead of water quality in which the water is stored. Over time, the chemical elements of plastic can dissolve in water by coming in contact with heat or sunlight, which can make it harmful to health. If the bottle is kept in a cold, dry and dark place, the water can remain safe for a few months even after the expiry date, although its taste may change to some extent.

Open bottle and water stored at home
If the bottle has opened once, it is possible to enter bacteria or mildew into it, so such water should be drunk within 2-3 days. At the same time, if the water is stored in a clean container of stainless steel, glass or BPA-free plastic, and it is kept in a cold and dark place, then it can be safe from 6 months to 1 year, provided the container is cleaned thoroughly from time to time.

Tap water and emergency storage
Chlorine or other impurities are often present in tap water, so it is better to boil or filter it before storing it. It should be used within 6 months after store. At the same time, the water stored for natural disasters like emergency situation should also be changed every 6 months. If disinfectants are added to such water, it can last a little long, but the taste may change.

Major causes of water damage
Water is spoiled only when it is stored in the wrong container or when it comes in contact with heat, sun, moisture, or air. Bacteria and dust particles can be found from air in open water, which can contaminate it. Similarly, if the container is not properly clean or the plastic is old and inferior, the chances of watering increase.

How to keep water safe for a long time?
It is necessary to take some precautions to keep water safe for a long time. Always use clean and disinfected container. Store the water in a cold and dark place, so that its quality is not affected by sunlight or heat. Keep checking the smell and color from time to time of the stored water. If something looks unusual, such as strange smell or particle, change the water immediately. Boiling or filtering water before storing is another safe solution. Also, do not forget to write the date of store on the container, so that you can know when the water has been kept.

Although there is no natural expiry of pure water, the container and the circumstances in which it is stored, determine its being safe. If bottled or water kept in the house, storage and caution is taken properly, then the water can remain potable for several months.