Question 1

if bottled water is left in hot car, is it safe?

Accepted Answer

Only if opened and: If it has been previously drunken from, i would say the chances of bacterial multiplication are very high!  i think the taste would deteriorate.  Get more water.  If unopened, it would be safe.

Question 2

back is really painful since car accident - over a year ago. constant ache&in a lot of pain having to use a hot water bottle. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

See a chiropractor: I recommend seeing a chiropractor so they can help you.

Question 3

why is water bad if it's been sitting in my car?

Accepted Answer

OK in closed bottle: No matter it has been sitting.

Question 4

am i drinking toxins from the plastic of bottled water sitting in my car all day in the sun ?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: The question of whether dehp used in the production of many plastic containers has toxicity for humans after chronic exposure remains unanswered. Some reports say definitely not; others say perhaps. There is evidence of chronic toxicity in laboratory animals. Use your prudence & your good judgment. There are alternatives to plastic water bottles. I use an aluminum bottle.

Question 5

i was in a car driving in arizona and wondered if you really get water from inside cactus if you're stranded?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but illegal.: You cannot cut into a cactus plant in the wild legally.  I suspect if you where in this very unlikely scenario, the judge would let you off.  Listen, the first rule of going into any wilderness, is have enough water and food.  Cell phone help too!

Question 6

i left a water bottle in the car for an hour. it's 85 degrees outside. is it safe to drink?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Takes a number of hours for harmful bacteria to grow.  As per Dr Pool very likely to be safe just quite warm.  If in any doubt/not a bottle you prepared/opened safest is to get a new one.

Question 7

what to do if i got a tetanus shot a month ago, and today was working on my car and dirt and wd40 got into cut. i washed with soap&water and used peroxide after noticing. but it was maybe an hour later?

Accepted Answer

No tetanus risk: After a month, you are completely protected against tetanus. It sounds like you have correctly managed your wound and nothing more need be done. See a doctor if it doesn't seem to be healing properly after a few days.

Question 8

is botulism grow in plastic water bottle there were some food particles in the water bottle and bottle was in the car for almost two weeks if you accidently drank that water can you get botulism from that please reply?

Accepted Answer

: You likely would not get botulism this way but if you are concerned, you can see a doctor to make sure your son is ok. I know there is another question that says he has a cough so you can take him to a doctor to get a diagnosis about the cough. If that is the only symptom it is unlikely to be botulism. Good luck to you!

Question 9

was changing a tire on my car, one of the steel wires cut me and caused me to bleed. i immediately cleaned it with soap and water and peroxide. is this a rabies risk? been worried about contracting it from this?

Accepted Answer

: No.  Contracting rabies generally requires a bite from a rabid animal, e.g., bats.

Question 10

my water bottle fell 1.5 ft from my sweatshirt and landed in my 3mo childs car seat by head. i didnt see if it hit her but she cried.she has no mark on head, her pupils are the same and dilating/constricting, she is now happy and normal.concerns?

Accepted Answer

No: This will not be the last incidence. As long as no obvious head injury and the child is back to normal there should be no concern. Head injury of concern would be associated with injury and some degree of altered mental status. Typical energy to cause concern would be falling from height of a crib height.

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If bottled water is left in hot car, is it safe?

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Back is really painful since car accident - over a year ago. constant ache&in a lot of pain having to use a hot water bottle. what could it be?

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Why is water bad if it's been sitting in my car?

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Am i drinking toxins from the plastic of bottled water sitting in my car all day in the sun ?

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I was in a car driving in arizona and wondered if you really get water from inside cactus if you're stranded?

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I left a water bottle in the car for an hour. it's 85 degrees outside. is it safe to drink?

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What to do if i got a tetanus shot a month ago, and today was working on my car and dirt and wd40 got into cut. i washed with soap&water and used peroxide after noticing. but it was maybe an hour later?

A member asked:

Is botulism grow in plastic water bottle there were some food particles in the water bottle and bottle was in the car for almost two weeks if you accidently drank that water can you get botulism from that please reply?

A member asked:

Was changing a tire on my car, one of the steel wires cut me and caused me to bleed. i immediately cleaned it with soap and water and peroxide. is this a rabies risk? been worried about contracting it from this?

A member asked:

My water bottle fell 1.5 ft from my sweatshirt and landed in my 3mo childs car seat by head. i didnt see if it hit her but she cried.she has no mark on head, her pupils are the same and dilating/constricting, she is now happy and normal.concerns?

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