Reusing water bottles?

Question

Me and my family always reuse disposable water bottles. i heard this is bad for you because bacteria can grow, but we wash them twice before we drink from them. is this still unhealthy?

Answer 1

its fine!

as long as you wash the bottles \which you have been so it s fine!

Answer 2

Bacteria is minor risk compared to plastic flavour indicating some part of the plastic is leeching into the drinking water.

so.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic#Neg...

An alternative to consider is:

a large flask  (usually made of glass) keeps liquids hot or v cold and use some metal mugs .

metal flask (traditionally for swigs of liquor) can be used for water and carried in pocket.

Re-use a "tetrapak" (waterproof cartons) and clamp with bull dog clip.

Answer 3

Well, if you put them in the diswasher, they will bcome sterilized and they will be perfectly safe to drink from. If you just wash them with soap and water, some bacteria will probally remain. If you must reuse water bottles, then I reccomend putting them in the dishwasher.

Answer 4

bacteria is not the huge problem here...its the plastic that can melt into the water over time...especially if opposed to heat. cause CANCER !

Answer 5

it kinda is- but its best to rinse some hot water in there after washing it. that way, it can burn of some of the bacteria.

Answer 6

If you are washing them and disinfecting them as well, it shouldn't be an issue.  It would be just like using the fancy ones you buy in the store... make sure you do the same with the lids, as they would carry bacteria from the lip of the bottle!