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This happens to all of us. We enter the room from a hot, humid day, which seems to have caused such a thirst as if all the fluid from the body had drained out. You go, almost run to a bottle of water, which you remembered, what you saw on the table, yes, the one that was there always and all day. You open the lid and take a sip, wanting to freshen up, but instead you notice that the water tastes ... spoiled.
You don't even know what it is and how it could have happened, but, for some unknown reason, the water in the bottle seems to have gone bad. But water doesn't have an expiration date that expires ... does it?
In fact, this is so ... sort of. You see that this happens not because there is so much water “running out”, but because it is polluted in one of two ways. The first method is when you leave the water in an open container at room temperature for a long time. Under these conditions, you effectively provide a breeding ground for bacteria, algae, and most often mosquitoes. The second contamination method is where you store the water container to leach out the chemicals in the water. The second reason why all "no DPP" bottles have been praised for the past two years or more. So how exactly can you prevent this?
Steps
1 Choose a “food grade” container, such as glass, stainless steel, and polyethylene plastic, which are considered food grade. When in doubt, you can always use the 5 liter plastic cans that you see on filling machines. The largest containers approved by the FDA are 55 gallon (208 L) polyethylene drums. 
2 Make sure you store water in a clean container, that is, wash it thoroughly before storing water. When using a glass bottle, you can apply hot water. This kills any biological contamination that the bottle may contain. 
3 Also, take the time to boil the water for storage. After bringing it to a boil, do not turn it off for a few minutes to kill existing bacteria and / or larvae in the water. 
4 You can also choose chlorinated water with 16 drops of an unscented chlorine bleach (such as Clorox or Purex) per gallon (3.8 liters) of water to prevent the growth of microorganisms.
5 Close the container tightly and place it away from sunlight, basements are the best places. When using a plastic container, keep it away from gasoline, kerosene and pesticides, as vapors can penetrate the plastic if it is thin enough.
Tips
- For added protection, use a filter when closing containers.
- Make sure all water containers are dated to keep track of how long they last.
- Change treated canned water every 3-5 years.
- Plastic is more durable and lighter than glass.
- The glass is completely opaque but heavy.
- If in doubt about the practicality of a food container, you can contact your local water authority for advice.
Warnings
- If you notice a leak or hole in the container after storing water, do not drink from the container.
- Do not use non-food grade containers to store water.
What do you need
- Food containers made of glass or plastic approved by the Food and Drug Administration
- Odorless liquid chlorine bleach
