The Alkaline Water Co. and Kalil Bottling Ready to Handle Growing Demand

SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwired - Apr 3, 2014) - The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (OTCBB: WTER) (the "Company"), developers of an innovative state of the art proprietary electrolysis beverage process and which packages and sells Alkaline88, announced today that it is introducing a new single serve 700ml Bottle with a sport cap across the Company's home territory of Arizona. To this end the Company is pleased to announce its entry into an exclusive territorial distribution agreement with Kalil Bottling Co. on this new package. (http://www.kalilbottling.com).

A family-owned company since 1948, Kalil Bottling Co. in Arizona owns and operates distribution centers in Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff, and El Paso. Kalil distributes soft drinks, energy, teas, and waters throughout Arizona, parts of New Mexico, the Durango area of Colorado and the El Paso area of Texas. Major brands handled by the company's 750 employees include RC, 7UP, Diet Rite, A&W, Sunkist, Snapple, Arizona Tea, Canada Dry, Squirt, Vernor's, Yoo Hoo, Big Red, FIJI and Monster Energy. Kalil Bottling Co. offers a full line of fountain, vending, and cold drink equipment. Kalil also packs private-label beverages for customers throughout the Southwestern U.S. and has shipped soft drinks to customers in 14 different countries.

Steven Nickolas, President & CEO of The Alkaline Water Company, Inc., comments, "Growing demands are driving local expansion plans and this exciting new relationship is confirmation of the enormous consumer acceptance of Alkaline88 water in the marketplace. Our friends at Kalil are exactly the right fit at the right time and we look forward to many years of growth together."

Additional details of the Company's business, finances, appointments and agreements can be found as part of the Company's continuous public disclosure as a reporting issuer with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") available at www.sec.gov. For more information, visit our website at www.thealkalinewaterco.com.

The Alkaline Water Company, Inc. (OTCBB: WTER)
The Alkaline Water Company, Inc. has developed an innovative, state of the art, proprietary electrolysis process that produces healthy alkaline water for balanced lifestyle. The company is focused on expanding the distribution and marketing of its Alkaline88 water beverage products. Visit www.thealkalinewaterco.com.

About Alkaline Water
Alkaline88's premier alkaline water is an 8.8 pH balanced bottled alkaline drinking water enhanced with trace minerals and electrolytes. The new 700 ml product entry distributed by Kalil brings the product into the convenience market for the first time by expanding and complementing the Company's convenient 3 liter and 1 gallon bulk sizes. Learn more about the science behind alkaline water by visiting www.thealkalinewaterco.com.

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