How long can water be stored before it should be rotated?
” • Answer: This is one of the most difficult questions to answer. The shelf life of water depends on the original quality of the water, the temperature at which it is stored, how much light it is exposed to just to name a few. Many manufacturers of bottled water will include a shelf life on their product. • “Some of the water I have stored tastes flat, what should I do?” • Answer: Stored water may eventually develop a disagreeable appearance, taste, or odor. Inspect your water supply at least every six months (I inspect ours every three months) to see whether the containers have leaks or if any of the above problems have occurred. Under emergency conditions, water that tastes flat can be aerated by pouring the water from one container to another to another about three or four times. • “How can the shelf life of water be increased?” • Answer: To increase the shelf life of water stored in translucent containers, group the containers together in dark plastic bags to keep out the light. P
