Have you ever wondered if water jugs go bad? You’re not alone. Many people want to have cleaner, better-tasting water in their homes, but they are still determining if a five-gallon water jug will go bad before they can drink it all. Luckily, water jugs don’t expire. Here’s everything you need to know about five-gallon water jugs:

How Long Does a Five-Gallon Water Jug Last?

When people buy a water dispenser, they have to decide what size water jug they want to get for it. So they wonder if water has a shelf life or will taste good indefinitely once bottled. 

Water doesn’t go bad. But it can start to taste stale if it’s left on the shelf for a long time. You should use a five-gallon water jug within six months of getting it. If the water in the bottle gets exposed to air or is kept in a place with no climate control, it may need to be replaced sooner than six months. It should be used within a month if the weather is hot and humid and the water isn’t kept in a cool environment. 

How Much Water Do I Need To Get?

There’s no hard and fast answer to that question. Everyone goes through the water at a different rate. Some of the factors that could influence how much water your household needs are:

• Weather
• How many people are you in your household
• How active the people are in the household
• How much water each person usually drinks
• If pets are also drinking bottled water

Typically a household with just two people in it will go through 3-4 five gallon jugs per month, but your usage could be quite different based on these factors.

The Benefits of Five-Gallon Water Jugs

One of the most significant benefits of five-gallon water jugs is encouraging everyone in the home to drink more water. When plenty of water in a large five-gallon jug is available, it’s more likely that everyone will reach for a glass or fill a bottle with cool refreshing bottled water. Some other benefits are that five-gallon jugs are easy to recycle or return to the company to refill and that bottled water tastes better than tap water.

Get Yours Today And Start Drinking More Water

Most people don’t drink enough water. Studies show that most people are chronically dehydrated. Being dehydrated can cause many physical symptoms, like fatigue and dizziness. You can improve your health and your family’s health with a bottled water dispenser in your home. 

Call the Royalty Beverage team to schedule your spring water delivery and discuss how you can rent a water dispenser as well! If you have any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to call us at 774.539.2202 or fill out an online inquiry form.