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Old 07-27-2007, 02:38 PM   #30
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Originally Posted by Burninator View Post
Also for the people who buy bottled water and reuse the bottles, I recall studies being done that pointed out that the bottles leached chemicals into the water. It wasn't recommended that you reuse them too many times. Unfortunately I can't find the article. But it might be something to keep in mind.
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Originally Posted by bigtmac19 View Post
Be careful about re-using your water bottles too many times. I have read that they leach chemicals from the plastic into your water, if they are re-used a lot. Don't know why. It is worse also, if you leave them in a hot car.
Snopes says that is false:
http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/petbottles.asp

For hygene reasons though, I usually only re-use a bottle a handful of times.
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