SKU WA-01-34C
Aqua Emergency 50-Year Emergency Drinking Water – 12 oz Can
Aqua Emergency 50-Year Emergency Drinking Water – 12 oz Can
- ✔ GSA Contract Holder
- ✔ Bulk & Volume Pricing Available
- ✔ Purchase Orders Accepted
- ✔ Tax-Exempt Agencies Supported
Overview
Overview
Ideal for:
• Hospital emergency storage
• Healthcare surge and shelter planning
• School district emergency programs
• COOP and NIMS-aligned readiness
Aqua Emergency is designed for long-term emergency water storage in durable 12 oz aluminum cans. Each batch is purified, UV-sterilized, and hermetically sealed to maintain freshness over decades without the frequent rotation cycles common to pouch-based water programs. The aluminum barrier protects the contents from light and oxygen exposure, and the larger portion size provides a familiar drinking format for short-term sheltering and evacuation needs.
The extended shelf life significantly reduces disposal waste, rotation labor, and budgeting challenges for organizations maintaining emergency water reserves at scale. Cases are packed and palletized for stacking efficiency in emergency storage rooms, supply warehouses, and institutional readiness programs. No special handling, refrigeration, or treatment is required to maintain storage readiness under recommended temperature conditions.
Hospitals and healthcare facilities benefit from the long storage interval, which supports surge capacity, shelter-in-place readiness, and continuity of operations without recurring replacement cycles. The sealed aluminum packaging eliminates concerns about plastic degradation in long-term storage and supports straightforward distribution during emergency activation, triage expansion, or receiving facility operations.
Specifications
Specifications
Product specifications
- 12 oz canned drinking water
- Case pack: 24 cans per case
- Case weight: 20.4 lb
- Case dimensions: 16" × 11" × 5.5"
- Shelf life: Manufacturer-stated 50-year shelf life under proper storage conditions
- Purification: Purified and UV-sterilized, hermetically sealed
- Packaging material: Aluminum cans
Pallet specifications
- Cases per pallet: 100
- Cases per layer: 10
- Layers per pallet: 10
- Pallet dimensions: 40" × 48" × 62"
- Pallet weight: 2,080 lb
Key features
- Designed for extremely long-term emergency water storage
- Larger 12 oz serving size compared to typical pouch water
- Aluminum barrier protects against light and oxygen exposure
- Free of BPA, “forever chemicals,” and other harmful substances (manufacturer claim)
- Intended for hospital, healthcare, school district, government, and other institutional emergency programs
Shelf Life & Storage
Shelf Life & Storage
Aqua Emergency canned water is designed for extremely long-term storage, with a manufacturer-stated 50-year shelf life under proper conditions. The aluminum can protects the contents from light, oxygen exposure, and environmental contamination, and the UV sterilization process helps maintain freshness over time.
For best results:
- Store between 40–80°F (4–27°C)
- Keep away from direct sunlight and temperature extremes
- Avoid hot attics, unventilated cargo containers, or freezing conditions
- Store pallets in a stable, climate-controlled space
- Do not stack beyond recommended pallet configuration
Because of the extended shelf life, institutions can significantly reduce rotation costs and disposal waste compared to traditional 5-year pouch water.
FAQ
FAQ
Why choose canned water instead of pouches?
Canned emergency water offers a much longer storage lifespan, with a manufacturer-stated 50-year shelf life compared to the 5-year rotation cycle of pouch water. The aluminum can provides a complete barrier to light and oxygen, removes concerns about plastic degradation over time, and creates a familiar drinking format with a larger 12 oz portion per unit. For institutions storing hundreds or thousands of units, less frequent replacement can significantly reduce disposal waste, rotation labor, and long-term storage costs.
How much water should I get for emergency planning?
Most emergency plans use 8–16 oz per person, per day from emergency storage to provide a hydration baseline during the first days of a disruption, until more resources are available. With a 12 oz can, a common planning approach is one can per person, per day for immediate sheltering, surge capacity, and continuity operations. Large organizations such as hospitals and healthcare facilities often combine canned water with other sources such as bulk storage, bottled water rotation, and filtration systems.
Is canned water better tasting than pouch water?
The manufacturer states that Aqua Emergency provides “great-tasting purified water – superior to water in pouches.” Taste is subjective, but the aluminum container fully blocks light and air exposure, which helps protect flavor over time. The standard 12 oz format also offers a familiar drinking experience for patients, staff, or sheltered individuals during short-term activation.
Is the packaging free of BPA and harmful chemicals?
Yes. Aqua Emergency water is described as free of BPA, “forever chemicals,” and other harmful substances, and the aluminum can eliminates concerns associated with plastic-based packaging during extended storage. The water is purified, UV-sterilized, and hermetically sealed, so no additives or preservatives are required for shelf stability.
Is canned water environmentally friendly?
Aluminum cans are highly recyclable, and the manufacturer notes sustainable packaging and business practices. The extended shelf life can significantly reduce waste generated by rotation cycles, especially for agencies and healthcare systems disposing of large quantities of expired water every few years. Fewer replacements and less disposal can provide a net environmental benefit in long-term storage programs.
Who uses canned emergency water?
Canned emergency water is used by organizations that need a long-term, reliable water reserve without frequent rotation, including hospitals and healthcare facilities, school districts, government agencies, emergency managers, and corporate continuity teams. It is especially valuable for programs maintaining pallet-quantities of water for large populations or critical operations where simplicity, longevity, and reduced maintenance are priorities.
Aqua Emergency 50-year canned water is a strategic solution for organizations that maintain long-term emergency reserves at scale, such as hospitals, healthcare systems, school districts, and government facilities. Each 12 oz aluminum can is purified, UV-sterilized, and hermetically sealed to support extended storage without the frequent replacement cycles and waste associated with 5-year pouch water programs.
For hospitals and medical facilities, the extended shelf life reduces the operational labor and budget planning required for water rotation, while providing a dependable reserve during surge events, shelter-in-place operations, and continuity of operations planning. The sealed aluminum packaging eliminates concerns about plastic degradation in long-term storage and provides a familiar format that supports contamination control during emergency distribution.
The palletized, stackable case design integrates easily into existing emergency supply warehouses or on-site storage spaces, and requires no special handling beyond stable temperature conditions. Aqua Emergency offers a reliable hydration reserve for disaster response programs that must be maintained and ready without frequent intervention, making it well-suited for large institutions focused on preparedness and continuity readiness.
Generally pleased with the product and delivery timing. However, those hundreds of Styrofoam packing noodles are a messy pain in the butt and an environmental disaster.