Emergency Water Storage in Plastic Containers (Long-Term Leaching, BPA, Antimony) — household safety profile
Low riskEmergency water storage (FEMA recommends 1 gallon/person/day for 3-14 days) in plastic containers introduces long-term leaching concerns.
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Emergency water storage (FEMA recommends 1 gallon/person/day for 3-14 days) in plastic containers introduces long-term leaching concerns. PET (#1) bottles: antimony leaches over time, accelerated by heat and UV (studies show 2-3x increase in antimony at 60C over 3 months). HDPE (#2) is preferred for long-term storage (lower leaching). BPA concerns for polycarbonate containers (less common now). Commercially bottled water (store-bought) has no FDA expiration requirement — the expiration date is for taste, not safety. Rotate emergency water every 6-12 months. Glass or stainless steel for longest-term storage with zero leaching.
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