Aqua Literz 10-Year Emergency Drinking Water – 1-Liter Box

Product

• Volume: 1 liter (33.8 oz) per carton
• Shelf Life: 10 years (manufacturer-verified under controlled storage conditions)
• Purification Method: Ultra-high-temperature (UHT) pasteurization, hermetically sealed multi-layer carton
• Container: BPA-free resealable multi-layer carton
• Origin: Made and packaged in the USA
• No preservatives, additives, or flavoring

Each

• Weight: 2.5 lb

Case

• Case Quantity: 12 cartons
• Weight: 29 lb
• Case Dimensions: 16.5″ × 8.5″ × 8.75″

Pallet

• Total Cartons: 900
• Cases per Pallet: 75
• Weight: 2,150 lb
• Pallet Dimensions: 40″ × 48″ × 47″

Compliance

• Meets or exceeds FEMA emergency water storage guidelines
• Meets or exceeds American Red Cross emergency water storage guidelines
• Meets or exceeds OSHA emergency water storage guidelines

Shelf Life
Product carries a manufacturer-verified 10-year shelf life under controlled storage conditions. The hermetically sealed multi-layer carton prevents contamination, light exposure, and flavor migration over the storage period. Follow date markings on the carton or case when planning rotation cycles.

Storage
Store in a cool dry indoor location away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. The carton format protects contents from light exposure during storage. Inspect cases annually for damage or compromise. Rotate stock on a 10-year cycle — half the rotation frequency of standard 5-year pouches.

Use in Emergency Kits
The resealable 1-liter carton provides a full daily serving of emergency water in a single familiar format — easy to open and use during an emergency. Individual cartons are available for single-unit distribution programs. The compact carton format stores efficiently in classroom bins, office cabinets, and emergency supply areas.

Why choose Aqua Literz instead of regular bottled water?
Aqua Literz uses UHT pasteurization and hermetically sealed BPA-free multi-layer cartons that prevent contamination, light exposure, and flavor migration over 10 years — far beyond the 1-2 year shelf life of regular bottled water. The carton format avoids BPA and other harmful substances associated with long-term plastic water storage, contains no preservatives or additives, and reduces plastic waste. Made in the USA. The 10-year shelf life cuts rotation frequency in half compared to standard 5-year pouches.

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 1 liter (33.8 oz) per carton, one carton provides approximately a 2–4 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. A case of 12 cartons provides 12 liters — enough for one person for approximately 6 days at the recommended minimum.

Is the water purified?
Yes. Aqua Literz water undergoes ultra-high-temperature (UHT) pasteurization before being hermetically sealed in multi-layer cartons. No preservatives, additives, or flavoring. Made and packaged in the USA.

Is the packaging free of BPA and harmful chemicals?
Yes. Aqua Literz cartons are BPA-free, recyclable, and free of preservatives, additives, and flavoring. The multi-layer carton format avoids the plastic degradation concerns associated with long-term bottled water storage.

Can the carton be resealed or refilled after opening?
Yes — the carton is resealable. However for emergency field use, the rugged HDPE bottle format of Ready H2O 20-Year Emergency Drinking Water is generally more practical for resealing and refilling in active emergency operations. The Aqua Literz carton is better suited for controlled distribution and storage environments where the reseal feature supports measured consumption over multiple servings.

Is this water environmentally friendly?
Yes. Aqua Literz cartons are BPA-free and recyclable. The 10-year shelf life reduces rotation frequency and disposal compared to standard bottled water, and the carton format creates less packaging waste than plastic bottles.

Who uses Aqua Literz?
Aqua Literz is used by school districts, workplace emergency programs, government agencies, disaster relief organizations, and individual households seeking a longer rotation cycle than standard 5-year pouches without the cost premium of 50-75 year canned water. The individual unit availability also makes it suitable for single-unit distribution programs.

How is this different from the 4.2 oz pouch options?
Aqua Literz provides a full liter of water per unit — more than six times the volume of a 4.2 oz pouch — and has a 10-year shelf life compared to 5 years for standard pouches. The familiar resealable carton format is easy to open and use without specialized equipment.

Is this available individually or only by the case?
Yes — Aqua Literz is available as individual units, in cases of 12, or by the pallet of 900 cartons. This makes it one of the most flexible options in the More Prepared water range for both individual and institutional purchasing.

Is this available in bulk for institutional purchases?
Yes. Cases of 12 and pallets of 900 are available. Purchase orders and tax-exempt orders accepted. Contact us at 888.733.7245 or quotes@moreprepared.com for volume pricing.

How should compromised cartons be handled?
Discard any carton that shows signs of damage, leaking, or compromise. Do not consume water from a damaged unit.