What is the white residue that gathers on top my water bottles?

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I have this water bottle that I use at home which I use constantly. I refill it with tap water frequently but every time I open the cap, I see this white residue gathered . What is that and is it safe for me to use that bottle again?

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Anonymous 0 Comments

It’s probably just your water being too hard. That means that it has a lot of calcium and magnesium. When it precipitates out it leaves those behind. It’s safe to drink.

Anonymous 0 Comments

Hard to tell, but it’s likely water that evaporated, leaving behind minerals present in the water. Could also be mold but that has a very different appearance. And really shouldn’t ever happen unless you’re not washing it at least every few days. And you really should wash it once a day.

Anonymous 0 Comments

Hi there. Guessing you live in a hard water area. What you’re seeing is probably a calcium buildup. If you make coffee, you’ll see the scaling on any interior rings or where water disperses.

Just keep washing it out.