Bottled water is good indefinitely if the seal is not broken and the water has been stored in a cool dry place away from toxic substances. According to the National Sanitation Foundation International , no illness has been attributed to bottled water in the US for over 37 years. The industry has strict quality standards and a recall program made effective by extreme competition among bottled water sellers. No data showing a safety hazard in RiteAid water has been published. The company has changed suppliers.
Bottled water is safe for pregnant women.
Look for a distant expiration date to reduce the chance that bottles have been improperly stored. In October 1998, the National Safety Council repeated the suggestion that pregnant women and others should treat tap water before drinking it, or drink bottled water. In the US, almost all tap water is almost always safe. Milwaukee, Washington, DC and other cities have had well publicized water problems in recent years. Water quality is strictly regulated by the EPA, but can vary from town to town and time to time.