How long is bottled tap water safe to drink?

Question

If i put tap water into a bottle and keep it in my car to have safe drinking water if i am out kayaking or hiking, if the water is kept in the sunlight or the car gets hot how long can i keep it in the where it is safe to drink?

Answer 1

probably about 2-3 days I'm guessing..

(and to the person above

I'v never heard it can give you cancer..

where'd you get that from? )  

Answer 2

you shouldn't drink water in plastic bottles after it has been sitting in the hot car. it can cause cancer.

they did a mass study on it.

Answer 3

As long as the bottle is out of direct sunlight, the water should be good for up to a week.  Keep in mind that if you re-use your bottles, they may develop some bacteria, as they are not sterile.

If you are using plastic bottles (including nalgene), I would not drink any water that has been sitting in direct sunlight.  If your bottle is metal, It will be OK.

http://trusted.md/blog/vreni_gurd/2007/0...