Bottled Water

Once in our life, we must have drunk bottled water. Sometimes, when we are traveling, we forget to take our water bottles. So, then, how do you quench your thirst? You will consider buying a water bottle from a station or any shop that comes your way.  

We can say that bottled water is an integral part of our lives. It is hard to imagine a life without it.

The annual consumption of bottled water in India has increased to over 6 billion liters in the past decade. This increase has created a massive demand for plastic bottles used for storing bottled water and other products like milk, oil, etc.; plastic companies produce millions of bottles exported all over the world to cater to the growing needs.

The recycling process for used plastic bottles also contributes to pollution in our environment and landfills abroad where these bottles end up. These environmental impacts should be given due importance while producing these disposable containers for packaging purposes.

But an important question to ask is, does this bottled water expire? If yes! Are we on the verge of facing a threat because we might be drinking expired water unknowingly? 

Through this article, we shall ascertain whether bottled water expires or not. Furthermore, we shall look at the currents stats of bottled water in India. Before we move forward, let us understand a bit about the bottled water industry. 

Introduction on the bottled water industry

The bottled water business / industry is a multi-billion dollar industry, and it's growing exponentially. The bottled water market is the fastest-growing pocket of the $600 billion global soft drinks market, and it will continue to grow. Some people want to avoid the adverse health effects of drinking tap water, such as lead poisoning or bacteria.

Does the bottled water expire?

Water itself doesn't expire, but bottled water often has an expiration date. Water in bottle does not require a shelf life be listed but due to degradation of plastic over time, especially in heat it's recommend two years for still water and one year for sparkling water.

There are many different types of bottled water such as mineral water, spring water, purified tap water, purified or filtered tap with minerals added, or distilled water that has been boiled and then cooled. Any bottled water can expire depending on how it was processed and what type it is. Some expire sooner than others because they have a shorter shelf life, while others have a more extended expiration date because they are processed better for storage purposes.

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What is the current status of the amount of expired bottled water in India?

1. 1. The Indian government has been trying to bring awareness about the issue and is tightening up its food safety and standards regulations.
2. 2. India is the second-most populous country globally, with a population of more than 1.3 billion people, about one-sixth of the world's population.
3. 3. The Indian economic growth has been rapid since its independence in 1947, averaging 6.9% per year until 2016.
4. 4. The bulk of this growth is attributed to high savings rates, which averaged 31% from 1965-1991 and 37% from 1991-2012.
5. 5. It is common in India to find people drinking from water bottle that is often sealed with a plastic cap. In recent years, many cases of bottled water being found expired and opened for sale.
6. 6. According to a study by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in India, 35% of bottled water samples were expired.
7. 7. The Ministry also stated that the reason behind these expired bottles being sold could be due to unscrupulous vendors who would sell them without checking their validity after opening them.

How to Check if Your Bottled Water Has Expired?

1. 1. Bottled water has a shelf life of at least six months and will expire after that time.
2. 2. The lifespan of bottled water is up to six months to 24 months. The expiration date for bottled water is usually printed on the label, and it will be in the form: "Not for sale after XX/XX/XXXX." The date can also be represented as "Expiration Date: XX/XX/XXXX."
3. 3. This means that if the water has been sitting on your shelf for more than expiration date, you should throw it away.
4. 4. You should be aware that there are a few different types of expired bottled water that you need to know about. These include water that has been exposed to air for longer than the recommended 5-day period, water that has been frozen for too long, and tap water.
5. 5. Knowing when your bottled water expires will help you ensure a safe drinking experience in the future. It is important to check periodically so you can discard any bottles with an expiration date.
6. 6. Drinking water from expired bottles can be harmful. Check the production date on the bottle. Most bottled water is safe to drink for years after this date, but it depends on the type of water and the quality of its storage.

Conclusion

1. 1. Bottled water does not expire. The expiration date of bottled water is the last day you can drink it without it becoming unsafe to drink.
2. 2. There is no regulation of the "best by" date for bottled water. This means that there is no general agreement on when bottled water expires.
3. 3. Bottled water expiration dates vary depending on the manufacturer and their determination of what they believe is necessary to maintain the safety and quality of the product.
4. 4. Some factors affect the life span of bottled water, such as temperature, light exposure, and oxygen exposure. These factors can degrade or break down the quality of bottled water over time.
5. 5. Certainly, bottled water is the best and most reliable source to drink if it isn't expired. Everything depends on the manufacturer and the plant that is being used to purify the water. In this sense, a commercial/industrial RO plant is the best one to purify the drinking water as it removes the contaminants and helps everyone keep safe from diseases. 

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