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Is it safe to refill single-use water bottles?
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Most drinking water bottles are PET bottles (Number 1). The bottles are safe to reuse as long as they're cleaned with hot, soapy water and thoroughly dried every time you refill them, to quell potential bacteria growth. Extensive testing has demonstrated that PET, used widely in food and drink containers, is safe for both single and repeated use.

For safety: Clean your bottles regularly with hot, soapy water.

Leaching of Plasticizers: This is an urban myth. See the related links.

The bottom line: Go ahead and reuse those water bottles. Just keep them clean.

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