Aqua Emergency 50-Year Emergency Drinking Water – 12 oz Can

Product

• Volume: 12 oz (355 ml) per can
• Shelf Life: 50 years
• Purification Method: 13-step process including vapor distillation, ozone disinfection, UV sterilization
• Container: Hermetically sealed aluminum can with BPANI polymer liner
• Storage Temperature: 40°F to 80°F recommended
• Origin: Origin: Made in the USA

Case

• Case Quantity: 24 cans
• Weight: 19.8 lb
• Case Dimensions: 16″ × 11″ × 5.5″

Pallet

• Total Cans: 2,400
• Cases per Pallet: 100
• Weight: 2,080 lb
• Pallet Dimensions: 40″ × 48″ × 69″

Compliance

• FDA 21 CFR 165.110
• MIL-STD-3006C

Shelf Life
Product carries a 50-year shelf life substantiated by independent expert opinion, third-party laboratory testing, and military specification compliance. No rotation required for the duration of the shelf life. The hermetic aluminum can seal and ultra-low organic content eliminate potential for oxidation or microbial growth over time.

Storage
Store in a cool dry location within the recommended temperature range of 40°F to 80°F. The aluminum can format is stackable and resistant to puncture — making it well suited for permanent facility storage. Inspect cans annually for physical damage, dents, or seal compromise.

Use in Emergency Kits
The 12 oz can provides more water per unit than standard 4.2 oz pouches — suitable for individual use during short to medium duration emergency events. Cans are packaged in double-thick cardboard cases for protection during storage and distribution.

Why choose canned emergency water instead of regular bottled water?
Hermetically sealed aluminum cans provide a complete barrier to light, oxygen, gases, and contaminants that plastic bottles cannot match over extended periods. Regular bottled water typically carries a 1-2 year shelf life due to plastic permeability. This product carries a substantiated 50-year shelf life — eliminating rotation costs entirely. Aluminum cans are impermeable to gases and vapors, stackable for efficient storage, and structurally superior to plastic for permanent facility deployment. Made in the USA.

How much emergency water should I plan per person?
A common planning approach is 8–16 oz of stored emergency water per person per day for short-term hydration needs. At 12 oz per can, one can provides approximately a one-day minimum supply per person. These are minimum reserves — FEMA recommends 1 gallon (128 oz) per person per day for full hydration and sanitation needs. For institutional programs, plan case and pallet quantities based on your total occupant count and target duration.

Is the 50-year shelf life claim verified?
Yes. The 50-year shelf life is substantiated by an independent expert opinion from a panel of water quality and manufacturing specialists with over 70 years of cumulative experience, third-party laboratory testing by Eurofins Eaton Analytical, accelerated aging studies by Aspen Research, and compliance with FDA regulations and military specification MIL-STD-3006C.

Is the packaging free of BPA and harmful chemicals?
Yes. Hermetically sealed aluminum cans eliminate concerns about plastic degradation and avoid BPA, forever chemicals, and other harmful substances associated with plastic water packaging. The polymer-based BPANI liner used inside the can prevents interaction between aluminum ions and the water and has been used safely in aluminum beverage cans since the early 1970s.

Can the can be resealed or refilled after opening?
No. Aluminum cans are single-use and cannot be resealed or refilled after opening. For a resealable emergency water option, Ready H2O 20-Year Emergency Drinking Water in a rugged BPA-free HDPE bottle is available and can be resealed, consumed over multiple hours, and refilled from treated water sources.

Is canned emergency water environmentally friendly?
Aluminum is one of the most recyclable materials available — recycled aluminum requires only 5% of the energy needed to produce new aluminum. The 50-year shelf life dramatically reduces disposal and replenishment frequency compared to 5-year pouches or annual bottled water rotation, generating significantly less waste over time for large institutional programs.

Who uses long-shelf-life canned emergency water?
Long-shelf-life canned emergency water is used by government agencies, military installations, school districts, corporate emergency preparedness programs, bunker and shelter operators, and individual households seeking permanent water storage without rotation. It is especially useful in programs where the cost and logistics of regular water rotation are a burden.

What is the difference between the Aqua Emergency and American Red Cross versions?
Both products are manufactured by the same company using the same purification process, sealing technology, and shelf life substantiation. The Aqua Emergency version comes in cases of 24 with a pallet of 2,400 cans. The American Red Cross version comes in cases of 12 with a pallet of 1,728 cans.

Is this available in bulk for institutional purchases?
Yes. Cases of 24 and pallets of 2,400 cans are available. Purchase orders and tax-exempt orders accepted. Contact us at 888.733.7245 or quotes@moreprepared.com for volume pricing.

How should damaged cans be handled?
Do not consume water from a damaged, dented, or compromised can. Inspect cases annually and remove any compromised units.