SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwired - Nov 6, 2014) - The Alkaline Water Company, Inc. (OTCQB: WTER) (the "Company"), developers of an innovative state of the art proprietary electrolysis beverage process, packaged and sold in 700ml, 1/2, 1 or 3 liter and 1 gallon sizes under the trade name Alkaline88, is pleased to announce it has secured $600,000 in funding through Veterans Capital Corporation ("VCC") of Naples, Florida.

Led by Joseph Wold Jr., VCC is a specialty finance company providing quality financial and leasing services to a diverse range of business clients. Dedicated to recognizing Veterans, VCC is a proud supporter of the Wounded Warrior Project and actively participates in the "Veterans for Veterans" career program. For more information visit: www.vetcapcorp.com. 

The funding agreement is slated for the procurement of three new proprietary electrolysis-ionizing water systems, key components in the production and great taste of Alkaline88. Extensively offered at retail partners across the U.S. and select locations in Mexico, this agreement propels the Company's ability to meet increasing national product demands.

"Alkaline88 is proud and grateful that our first lease agreement is through an organization devoted to something bigger than itself," states Alkaline Water Co. CEO and President Steven Nickolas. "Along with supporting our Veterans, this partnership drives our ongoing growth by allowing us to bring additional machines on line, which will lead to an increased ability to secure additional co-packers across the country. It's a truly good win for all concerned."

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.

About The Alkaline Water Company, Inc. (OTCQB: WTER) and Products
The Company is the developer of Alkaline88, a premier bottled 8.8 pH balanced alkaline drinking water enhanced with trace minerals and electrolytes. The product offers consumers the unique opportunity to purchase alkaline water in conveniently packaged three liter and one gallon sizes (plus 700ml and 1/2 L and 1L single serves in select markets). The Alkaline Water Company Inc. is currently in the midst of a national mass markets expansion program and is already available for consumer sales at a growing number of major retail locations across many parts of the United States. Learn more about the science behind alkaline water at: www.thealkalinewaterco.com.

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