Is it ok to refill tap water in water bottle?

Answer 1

no, the tap water will melt the plastic from the bottle...

Answer 2

Yes, it is a problem to refill plastic bottles as it relates to your health and the leaching of chemicals used to make the plastic in the first place. Check out the article from USA Today and the “Smart Plastics Guide” issued by the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy.

One of the plastics, polycarbonate (recycle # 7), contains the chemical Bisphenol-A. Of 115 published animal studies, 81 percent found significant effects from even low-level exposure to BPA. While none of the 11 industry-funded studies found significant effects, over 90 percent of government-funded studies did so. Adverse effects include:

• Early onset of puberty, and stimulation of mammary gland development in females
• Changes in gender-specific behavior
• Changes in hormones, including decreased testosterone
• Increased prostate size
• Decreased sperm production
• Altered immune function
• Behavioral effects including hyperactivity, increased aggressiveness, impaired learning and other changes in behavior

Other highlights from the Guide include:

Avoid plastic bottled water unless you’re traveling or live in an area where the quality of water is questionable. Bottled water, because it is less regulated, has less-certain purity and safety than tap water, and is much more expensive. If you’re worried about tap water quality, consider installing a home water filter or use an inexpensive filter pitcher. Reduce or eliminate use of plastic bottles to avoid landfill waste and exposure to chemicals that leach from the plastic. You can also look for new biodegradable bio-based plastic water bottles.

If you do use plastic water bottles, take precautions. If you use a polycarbonate water bottle, to reduce leaching of BPA, do not use for warm or hot liquids and discard old or scratched bottles. Water bottles from #1 or #2 plastics are recommended for single use only.

For all types of plastic, you can reduce bacterial contamination by thoroughly washing daily. However, avoid using harsh detergents that can break down the plastic and increase chemical leaching.

Answer 3

I've heard that we aren't suppose to, but I've been doing it all along. I not only refill with water, but I put juice or lemonade, tea or anything else I want to carry to work with me in a used water bottle. I personally don't see why not.

Answer 4

I do it all the time and i have never gotten sick from it, been arrested for it, OR drank water that tasted like plastic.
I highly reccomend refilling you bottle. It's cheaper than buying another bottle of water.

Answer 5

Tap water is better for you than bottled water, so I guess it is OK.

Answer 6

They say not to, but if you clean it with hot soapy water and rinse it really good, I see no problem with it, or add a couple drops of bleach and then rinse really good. Either way will clean the germs that may have gotten into the bottle.

Answer 7

If you're afraid of what's in the tap water, use a charcoal filter like Brita filter, etc.

Answer 8

It's fine, just change your bottle out every once in a while, I had a friend get mono 'cuz he kept the same bottle 4ever.

Answer 9

Yes, but be sure no Poland Spring lawyers or right-wing pro-business weenies are watching, they may sue claiming copyright infringement.

Answer 10

why wouldn't it be? it's not illegal, and your bottle water probably is just tap water. do it.