Why does bottled water have a "best before date" on it?

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If stored properly, water in 3 and 5-gallon containers has a shelf life of two years. Smaller containers, 1 gallon and 2.5 gallon bottles, are made with a thinner grade of plastic than larger bottles and have an optimal shelf life of about 6 months (but remain potable for two years). They have a shorter shelf life because they are more permeable to outside odours. The key is how water is stored. http://www.southeasttexaswater.com/Culligan_Beaumont_Bottledwater_FAQ.htm Dec 16 03, 3:01 PM

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