Staying hydrated is critical, especially during the summer heat in Florida. But can the heat impact your bottled water? VERIFY viewer Homero C. in Lakeland asked about the safety of plastic water bottles left in the heat – like in a hot vehicle – and specifically if high temperatures degrade the plastic and contaminate the water. But VERIFY found bacteria could be a bigger issue, especially in unfinished water bottles left in the heat. MORE: https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/verify/water-bottles-left-in-hot-cars-bacteria/67-314dba69-bc7f-419a-b631-547594b5f103 ►Subscribe: https://on.wtsp.com/youtube ►Website: https://www.wtsp.com/ ►Facebook: https://facebook.com/10TampaBay ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/10TampaBay