That's to save on transport costs
They just refil them from the tap when they get to the other end. FACT.
( Fergburger, Wed 4 Oct 2006, 14:25, archived)

+ and add some salt

( sleepybinky, Wed 4 Oct 2006, 14:26, archived)

Why didn't he just leave them there?

( Moon Girl Technologies horrendous beanbag, Wed 4 Oct 2006, 14:28, archived)

also, they put use-by dates on them.
maybe the plastic shit leaches into the water
( sleepybinky, Wed 4 Oct 2006, 14:30, archived)

I think by law
all packaged consumables have to have a use by date on them. I suppose even water is no exception.
( Moon Girl Technologies horrendous beanbag, Wed 4 Oct 2006, 14:42, archived)

some things just get a best before, though

( sleepybinky, Wed 4 Oct 2006, 14:43, archived)