PET Water Bottles F.A.Q.

PET stands for polyethylene terephthalate, and is a form of polyester. PET resin is extruded and molded into plastic containers, including 5 gallon refillable water bottles.

PET plastic

• Hygienic
• Light weight
• Easy to transport
• Doesn’t break 
• BPA-Free
• Recyclable
• Doesn’t biologically degrade
• Doesn’t react with foods or beverages

Yes. PET is a highly sustainable substance, which is recyclable. 

Yes. Water bottles made from PET are cleared for repeated use by the FDA. 

Warm water wash at a temperature between 140° and 149° Fahrenheit, with FDA approved chemical sterilizing solution of an appropriate strength to provide disinfection shall be applied either through spray or immersion to effectively clean all product contact surfaces, with a minimum wash time of 1 minute.

Drain the cleaning solution and rinse with potable water to remove all residual cleaner alkalinity. This step may be supplemented by the application of an acidified rinse prior to the potable water rinse in order to neutralize any residual alkalinity on product contact surfaces.

We are very flexible on shipping. We can completely setup the shipment of your PET water bottles for you or you can provide the method of transport.

Buckeye Bottles LLC has acquired Waterite locations in Florida and Ohio, and is producing our bottles in the heart of the Midwest at our Grove City, Ohio 5 gallon PET water bottle manufacturing plant.

Yes. Buckeye Bottles manufacturing plant is located in Grove City, Ohio, USA.