Blue W helps provide more choices

KITCHENER, ON – The Blue W Program is coming to Waterloo Region. This tap water refilling network identifies local businesses and public facilities that will refill your reusable bottle with tap water free of charge.

Finding a Blue W location is easy. Look for the Blue W sign posted in storefronts or visit bluew.org and use the online mapping tool (supports computer and smart phones) to find the closest Blue W location.

“Tap water is a refreshing, healthy drink that is clean, safe and a great value for your money, said Ken Seiling, Regional Chair.  The Blue W program makes it easier for people to use their refillable water bottles and helps keep down the number of disposable plastic water bottles ending up in our landfill.”

Businesses that join this free program benefit from promotional listings in the website database and increased walk-in foot traffic. Other benefits include positive recognition through Blue W’s marketing efforts and being identified as a progressive, community-oriented business.

The Region of Waterloo joins a growing list of municipalities that support this program. Other municipalities that have partnered with Blue W include Guelph, Halton Region, Hamilton, London, and Metro Vancouver.  The Blue W program currently lists over 3,300 sites across Canada.

For more information on Blue W, visit online at www.bluew.org. The website includes information on Blue W, the online mapping tool and downloadable smart phone applications. Businesses interested in participating can also register online.

For more information on Waterloo Region’s tap water and tap water programs, visit online at www.waterontap.ca.

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Media contacts:

Evan Pilkington, Director, Blue W Program 226-979-0166
Email: evanp@bluew.org

Eric Hodgins, Manager, Hydrogeology & Source Water, Region of Waterloo 519-575-4434 Email: ehodgins@regionofwaterloo.ca