Safe Water 75-Year Emergency Drinking Water – 16 oz Can

Product

• Volume: 16 oz (473 ml) per can
• Shelf Life: 75 years
• Purification Method: Dual reverse osmosis, ozone disinfection (Log 6 — 99.9999%), triple UV sterilization
• Container: Hermetically sealed aluminum can, pressurized to 85 psi
• TDS: Less than 10 ppm
• pH: 6.6–7.4
• Origin: Made in the USA

Case

• Case Quantity: 24 cans
• Weight: 27 lb
• Case Dimensions: 16" x 10.6" x 7"

Pallet

• Total Cans: 1,728
• Cases per Pallet: 72
• Weight: 2,000 lb
• Pallet Dimensions: 40″ × 48″ × 69″

Compliance

• SQF (Safe Quality Food) certified
• FDA 21 CFR compliant
• NSF 61 compliant
• GMP/SSOP/FSMA compliant

Shelf Life
Product carries a 75-year shelf life backed by SQF certification, FDA compliance, and comprehensive third-party testing. No rotation required for the duration of the shelf life. The pressurized hermetic aluminum can seal makes it easy to identify compromised units — a can that has lost pressure has a compromised seal.

Storage
Store in a cool dry location away from extreme temperatures. The pressurized aluminum can format is stackable and engineered for structural integrity — each can supports 250 pounds. Inspect cans annually for physical damage, dents, or pressure loss.

Use in Emergency Kits
The 16 oz can provides the largest single serving of any water product in the More Prepared water range — suitable for individual daily use during extended shelter-in-place or evacuation scenarios. Cases are packaged in double-thick cardboard 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. Safe Water carries a 75-year shelf life backed by SQF certification and comprehensive compliance documentation — the longest available and completely eliminating rotation costs. Aluminum cans are impermeable to gases and vapors, stackable, and pressurized to 85 psi for superior structural integrity during permanent facility storage. 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 16 oz per can, one can provides approximately a 1–2 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 75-year shelf life claim verified?
Yes. The 75-year shelf life is backed by SQF (Safe Quality Food) certification, FDA compliance under 21 CFR regulations, dual reverse osmosis filtration, ozone disinfection at a Log 6 (99.9999%) kill ratio, triple UV sterilization, daily and weekly third-party certified laboratory testing, and hermetic aluminum can sealing at 85 psi. Engineering assessments from Ball Corporation and Crown Cork & Seal confirm minimal liner interaction over extended storage periods.

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 epoxy enamel liner used inside the can has been used safely in aluminum beverage cans since the early 1970s and prevents interaction between aluminum ions and the water.

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 75-year shelf life is the longest available and dramatically reduces disposal and replenishment frequency compared to 5-year pouches or annual bottled water rotation, generating the least waste over time of any emergency water format.

How is Safe Water different from the 50-year canned water options?
Safe Water offers a longer 75-year shelf life, a larger 16 oz serving size, SQF certification, and more comprehensive compliance documentation than the 50-year options. It is the premium choice for organizations seeking the highest available standard of long-term emergency water storage.

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. Safe Water's 75-year shelf life makes it particularly well suited for permanent facility deployments where water will not be accessed or rotated for decades.

Is this available in bulk for institutional purchases?
Yes. Cases of 24 and pallets of 1,728 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. The pressurized seal makes it easy to identify compromised units — a can that has lost pressure has a compromised seal. Inspect cases annually and remove any compromised units.