I found this U.S. AQUA water can in an antique shop in Poulsbo, Washington. On the side it talks about how it’s “IMPERVIOUS TO NUCLEAR FALLOUT” and cheap insurance. This convinced me that I had to buy it.
Then it sat on my desk for a month and a half. Besides providing life sustaining water in case of political destabilization due to the Nuclear Armageddon that we all know is coming in the near future, it also makes an awesome paper weight.
I haven’t been able to find anything about U.S. Aqua or it’s fallout impervious canned water on the internets, (other than some long dead eBay links that won’t even show the seller or the specific auction even) so this is my original content contribution. Heres the complete text from the side of the can. Below that you’ll find a gallery with a bunch more images of said water can.
U.S.
AQUAPURE DRINKING WATER
CONTENTS 12 FLUID OZ.
This can contains water pumper from our own well and immediately processed under scientific methods resulting in a highly pure drinking water. Under ordinary storage conditions, this water will keep for years.
IMPERVIOUS TO NUCLEAR FALLOUT. But, in case of fallout, wipe can and can opener before opening can.
This water is processed under provisions in permit issued to Teasdale Packing Company by California State Board of Health and meets the requirements as set forth in the U.S. Public Service Drinking Water Standards.
Recommended for convenience in emergency uses. It is cheap insurance to have a supply on hand.PACKED BY
TEASDALE PACKING CO.
SAN JOSE,
CALIF.C32
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i wonder what one of them cans will sale for
to add a few lines, on the top of the can overprinting the mfg. codes is the following statement. “SLAP TEST hold one end of can in left hand and loosely slap top of can with right hand. when you get a slap knock you can be sure the water is pure and palatable.”
The can looks sweet. :)
I also have this same can, Im in california
I’m in California and I have a cousin that has two of tha aqua water can that are in it natural state they have never been opend.
We just obtained a can as well! I am in Portland, OR! Impervious to Nuclear Fallout!
I have some cans and I just listed one can on Ebay. Great to have in case of an earthquake.
i have a 12pack of canned water from the same brand. i did a little research on the brand. as far as i have been able to find out, the us govt shut them down because their logo and name suggested that it was approved by the govt. which it wasnt. also, if there was a nuclear war, this may not be the best thing to drink. the cans are soldered with lead. so chances are if you do not die from the radiation poisoning. you will get lead poisoning. i had a teacher that wanted to see it one day. so i brought it into school and i was stopped. apparently the amount of lead in it is enough that it is considered hazardous material
does anyone know what years these were produced?
Thanks! I will recommend this to all my friends.