Bottled Water Delivery: How to store your water
When you choose a bottled water delivery service for your home or business, you are making an investment in having convenient access to clean, great-tasting water whenever you need it. But one thing many customers do not think about is what happens after the water arrives. Properly storing your delivered water bottles plays an important role in protecting the quality, taste, and overall experience of your water.
After 23 years serving Las Vegas families, businesses, and communities through Nevada Crystal Premium, we have seen firsthand how customers store their water and the common mistakes that can affect their experience.
The Biggest Mistake: Storing Water in the Wrong Location
One of the biggest mistakes we see customers make with their bottled water delivery is where they choose to store their bottles. Many people put their water outside on a back patio, inside areas with direct sunlight, or anywhere that seems convenient without thinking about how the environment can affect their water.
Water bottles should be stored in a cool, dark location away from direct sunlight. A pantry, closet, or shaded area inside your home is usually the best option.
Direct sunlight can impact water quality over time. For certain types of water, such as spring water, sunlight exposure can create conditions where algae growth may occur inside the bottle. While we carefully clean and test our bottles, proper storage after delivery is still important to help maintain the quality customers expect.
A Real Customer Experience With Improper Water Storage
One example that stands out happened when a customer contacted us because they noticed a change in their water quality. As a member of the Nevada Crystal Premium family, we understood their concern and wanted to find the cause.
Instead of assuming there was a problem with our process, we asked questions:
- Was the bottle damaged?
- What did the water look like?
- What type of water did they purchase?
- How was the water being stored?
After talking with the customer, we discovered the bottles were being stored in direct sunlight. They had no idea that sunlight exposure could affect their water.
We immediately offered to replace their bottles at no charge because customer satisfaction is always important to us. After changing their storage location, they never experienced the issue again.
Avoid Hot Areas Like Garages and Sheds
Living in Las Vegas means we deal with extreme heat, and that makes proper water storage even more important.
We recommend avoiding places such as:
- Garages
- Sheds
- Attics
- Areas near water heaters
- Locations near cleaning chemicals
- Any place that becomes extremely hot
Many customers choose garages because they seem like an easy storage solution, but during Las Vegas summers, temperatures can become extremely high. Heat and sunlight are two things you want to avoid when protecting your bottled water.
Apartment Water Storage Solutions
Many customers believe they need a large storage room to have a bottled water delivery service, but that is not true.
For apartment residents or customers with smaller homes, simple solutions work well. Bottles can be stored in:
- Kitchen corners away from sunlight
- Closets
- Pantry areas
- Indoor storage spaces
If your only available location gets some light exposure, placing a towel over your bottles can help block sunlight. The main goal is keeping your bottles in a cool, dark area.
Different Water Types Require Attention
Not all water is stored exactly the same way. Knowing what type of water you purchase can help you store it correctly.
Spring water should receive extra attention because it contains naturally occurring minerals and characteristics from nature. Keeping it away from sunlight helps prevent unwanted changes.
Purified water, alkaline water, and electrolyte water should also be kept away from direct sunlight because exposure can affect the taste and quality of the water.
Final Advice From Nevada Crystal Premium
The most important thing to remember is to understand the type of water you purchase, how much water you need, and where you plan to store it before your bottled water delivery arrives.
Whether you store your bottles in a pantry, closet, or kitchen area, the goal is simple: keep your water cool, keep it dark, and keep it away from direct sunlight.
At Nevada Crystal Premium, we believe delivering water is only part of the service. Helping customers understand how to care for their water is how we continue serving Las Vegas families and businesses with confidence.