Does tap water go bad when stored for an extended period of time?!
Does tap water go bad when stored for an extended period of time?
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yes - you have to store it in glass bottles with a drop of bleach.
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hurricane survivor
Just like anything else yes it can go stale. And get a funny taste, I only know from experience.
Yes. Starts to get rank.
Not really. The non-soluble minerals in the water will eventually separate, so the water will develop sediment... and if the water is stored in a poor container it could become contaminated by the eroded material. But if you choose a good container that will not have adverse effects with prolonged contact to water (such as glass), you can store the water indefinitely.
I have used tap water stored for over 3 months no problem.
No. It's chlorinated.