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Why does water that has "trickled through the mountains for centuries" have a "use by" date?

Over a long period of time, water in a plastic bottle can develop unpleasant odors and tastes.

Without any sort of "best if used by" date, if somebody loads up on water and lets it sit for too long, they may drink it and think it tastes terrible, causing them to contact the bottler/retailer to seek a refund, or more.

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Why does water that has "trickled through the mountains for centuries" have a "use by" date?

Without any sort of "best if used by" date, if somebody loads up on water and lets it sit for too long, they may drink it and think it tastes terrible, causing them to contact the bottler/retailer to seek a refund, or more.

It's not because of refunds and taste. Plastic sinking into your food and drink can be deadly, which is also the reason why people should never microwave food with products like saran wrap over it.

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Why does water that has "trickled through the mountains for centuries" have a "use by" date?

Without any sort of "best if used by" date, if somebody loads up on water and lets it sit for too long, they may drink it and think it tastes terrible, causing them to contact the bottler/retailer to seek a refund, or more.

It's not because of refunds and taste. Plastic sinking into your food and drink can be deadly, which is also the reason why people should never microwave food with products like saran wrap over it.

While it is true that plastic can do some terrible things, the FDA states that shelf life of water, when produced in accordance with the set standards, has an indefinite safety shelf life.

It goes on to explain that bottlers may voluntarily use expiration dates on the label.

http://www.fda.gov/food/foodsafety/product-specificinformation/bottledwatercarbonatedsoftdrinks/ucm077079.htm

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Raptor's and Magnum's are also particularly loud. Many manufacturers such as Gerstlauer and B&M are now putting rubber on them to keep them quiet.

http://rcdb.com/10148.htm?p=38335

That picture of Wild Eagle shows the ridges Terpy is talking about. I had to use a link because the iPad doesn't let me paste pictures.

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