Free filtered water available at the Natural Grocers store
for impacted communities until city-issued boil water advisory is
lifted
LAKEWOOD, Colo., Jan. 15,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers® is
offering free filtered water to those affected by a boil-water
notice in Topeka, Kansas. Starting
Monday, January 15, free water will
be available to Topeka residents
and nearby communities until the boil water advisory is lifted.
The City of Topeka is under a
Boil Water Advisory by KDHE due to low chlorine levels in the
city's water. Effective immediately and until further notice, city
water customers have been asked to boil their water before drinking
it.
Natural Grocers is offering free water from the Topeka, Kansas store's reverse osmosis water
filtration machines for those in need. The ultraviolet
sterilization process used in Natural Grocers' water dispensers
disinfects the water with UV light, designed to provide safe,
high-quality water that does not need to be boiled before
consumption. Additionally, via multiple filtration steps, the
reverse osmosis process is intended to filter out suspended
particles, chlorine and a wide range of chemicals, salts, lead,
impurities, and more.
Due to capacity limitations of the store's water filtration
system, which can only pump seventy-five gallons of water every
other hour, each person is limited to two free gallons of water
[per day]. To fill up on free water from the organic and natural
grocery retailer, customers should bring their filled receptacle to
the register, along with any items they are purchasing. Customers
are urged to bring their own containers to fill, though the store
will have a limited assortment for purchase.
"One of our Five Founding principles is a 'Commitment to
Community'. We are thankful we have the capability to help folks
navigate this situation. Please spread the word to friends and
neighbors. Natural Grocers is here for you," said Brian Phillips, Director of Store Operations for
Natural Grocers.
- For location and hours of the Natural Grocers store in
Topeka, KS, click here.
- For media requests, please
contact katie@naturalgrocers.com.
ABOUT NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN COTTAGE
Natural
Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) is an expanding
specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries, body care
products, and dietary supplements. The products sold by Natural
Grocers must meet strict quality guidelines and may not contain
artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or sweeteners, or
partially hydrogenated or hydrogenated oils. The Company sells only
USDA-certified organic produce and exclusively pasture-raised,
non-confinement dairy products, and free-range eggs. Natural
Grocers' flexible smaller-store format allows it to offer
affordable prices in a shopper-friendly, clean, and convenient
retail environment. The Company also provides extensive free
science-based Nutrition Education programs to help customers make
informed health and nutrition choices. The Company, founded in
1955, has 167 stores in 21 states.
Visit www.NaturalGrocers.com for more information and
store locations.
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