Q1: What is the shelf life of normal canned water?
A: Normal canned water has an average shelf life of 1-3 years depending on how well it is sterilized and the type of aluminum container and lining utilized. Canned water does not go through the specialized and advanced processing techniques need to achieve long term shelf life.
Q2: What is the shelf life of Safe Water emergency canned water?
A: Safe Water has a verified 75-year shelf life—the longest in the industry. Its longevity is made possible through advanced purification techniques and processes, hermetic sealing, and aluminum packaging that protects against light, oxygen, and contaminants.
Q3: How does Safe Water last 75 years without expiring?
A: Safe Water uses multi-stage proprietary processing and purification, high-grade sterilization, and hermetically sealed BPA-free aluminum cans. This prevents microbial growth and chemical leaching, allowing it to remain safe and potable for decades.
Q4: Is Safe Water compliant with hospital emergency preparedness regulations?
A: Yes. Safe Water supports compliance with CMS, Joint Commission (TJC), OSHA 1910.151(b), and FEMA guidelines by providing reliable, long-term water access for critical facilities.
Q5: What makes aluminum cans better than plastic bottles for long-term water storage?
A: Aluminum cans block light, resist temperature changes, and do not leach chemicals or microplastics over time. Unlike plastic bottles, they require no rotation and maintain water purity for decades.
Q6: Can Safe Water be used to meet FEMA and CMS emergency water requirements?
A: Absolutely. Safe Water exceeds FEMA’s minimum storage recommendation of 1 gallon per person per day for 3 days and helps hospitals meet CMS’s 96-hour emergency water access mandate.
Q7: Is Safe Water BPA-free and microplastics-free?
A: Yes. Safe Water is packaged in BPA-free aluminum cans and contains zero plastic components, ensuring no exposure to microplastics or chemical leaching.
Q8: How should Safe Water be stored for optimal longevity?
A: Store in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight or chemicals. No refrigeration or rotation is required—Safe Water’s sealed aluminum cans are stable for decades.
Q9: What testing and certifications does Safe Water have for safety and shelf life?
A: Safe Water is independently lab-tested and verified for safety, potability, and long-term storage. It adheres to EPA standards and is compliant with FDA and California’s stringent health department guidelines.
Q10: How much emergency water should a hospital store per person?
A: FEMA recommends at least 1 gallon per person per day. For hospitals, CMS requires 96 hours of water availability, including water for drinking, sanitation, and critical care operations.
Q11: Is Safe Water approved for use in hospitals, schools, or emergency shelters?
A: Yes. Safe Water is trusted by hospitals, emergency planners, and public agencies across the U.S. for long-term storage in medical, educational, and disaster response settings.
Q12: How does Safe Water compare to Blue Can 50 year shelf life water?
A: Unlike Blue Can, which relies on outdated processing methods developed over a decade ago, Safe Water utilizes advanced, modern multi-stage processing, purification and sterilization technologies. This innovation enables Safe Water to achieve a superior 75-year shelf life. Additionally, each case of Safe Water contains 3 gallons—meeting FEMA’s recommendation of one gallon per person per day for three days—whereas Blue Can cases provide only 2.2 gallons. Since Blue Can’s acquisition by new ownership in 2021 the company moved and has scaled back their production facility in California and are no longer even licensed in the state by the California Department of Public Health — placing them out of compliance with applicable state and federal regulatory laws and standards.