Tap Into Kingston Q&A
What is Tap Into Kingston?
KFL&A Public Health's Motiv8 initiative has identified a need in the community
for an alternative to bottled drinks. In order to make this an easy choice people
need accessible places in the community to go and fill their water bottles. A network
of local businesses, convenience stores, grocery stores, restaurants, and cafes
was created that lets people in the community fill their reusable water bottle with
great tasting tap water. You can find their locations on the map
here or by locating the Tap Into Kingston window cling displayed in participating
partner windows.
Why was Tap Into Kingston created?
Tap Into Kingston was created to give on-the-go urbanites a real alternative to
bottled drinks. Motiv8 is encouraging everyone to swap soft drinks or other sugary
beverages for water and in doing so encourage them to refill reusable water bottles
with great tasting tap water.
Tap Into Kingston is a practical solution to access water when away from home. Tap
Into Kingston gives people in the community a free option for clean drinking water
on-the-go.
What is the goal of Tap Into Kingston?
Our primary goal is to build a comprehensive network of partners across Kingston
that allows neighbours and visitors to fill their reusable water bottle with tap
water.
When did this initiative start?
Tap Into Kingston launched August 2010 in Kingston, Ontario.
How can I learn more?
For inquiries call KFL&A Public Health at 613-549-1232, ext. 1180 or e-mail
motiv8emails@kflapublichealth.ca
KFL&A Public Health wants to thank the following Tap Into Kingston Partners
- Artillery Park
- Belle Park Fairways
- Chapters
- Churchill Park Napier
- City of Kingston
- Coffee & Company
- Coffeeco
- Confederation Park
- Four Directions Aboriginal Centre
- Hotel Dieu Hospital
- Invista Centre
- St. Lawrence College
- Keith's Deli
- KFL&A Public Health
- King Street Sizzle
- Kingston Airport
- Lake Ontario Park
- Lululemon
- Ongwanada Resource Centre
- Ontario Court of Justice
- Outdoor Fountain
- Portsmouth Olympic Harbour
- Queen's University
- RONA Home & Garden
- St. John Ambulance
- Starbucks
- The Home Depot
- The Kingston Brewing Company
- The Rose & Crown
- The Sleepless Goat Cafe and Workers' Co-operative
- The Water Store
- Tim Hortons
- Trailhead
- Woodbine Park
For inquiries call KFL&A Public Health at 613-549-1232, ext. 1180 or e-mail
motiv8emails@kflapublichealth.ca
Tap Into Kingston Partner Facts
Tap Into Kingston is making an accessible, free, healthy choice available in our
community.
Commitment
You can leave the Tap Into Kingston network at any time if partnering doesn't work
for you. We only ask that you send us an
e-mail first so that we can remove you from the Tap Into
Kingston map on the Motiv8 website.
Containers
Tap Into Kingston partners don't have to provide water containers. Members of the
public fill-up their own water bottle.
Filtering
Some people prefer filtered water but unfiltered Kingston tap water is clean and
safe. You can provide water that's filtered or unfiltered, as convenient.
Hours
Most Tap Into Kingston partners make water available during their normal business
hours. You can, however, specify that you will provide water only at particular
times.
Partnership Fees
You don't have to pay to join the Tap Into Kingston network. The benefits of this
partnership are FREE!
Public Relations
Opening your business as a Tap Into Kingston partner may bring new customers into
your store. Allowing customers to fill their water bottle is a generous thing to
do and shows community pride and spirit. We believe customers will remember your
generosity and return to your business in the future.
Publicity
Your name and location will show on the map found on the Motiv8 website.
Purchase Requirements
We prefer that you fill bottles without requiring purchases because we believe public
members will return the favour. Your sales should grow as public members increase
your foot traffic and join your customer base.
Service Fees
We encourage partners to provide tap water free of charge. You can promote awareness
that water and service cost money by placing a "tips for tap water" jar on your
counter.
Staff Support
Every member of your staff should know that your business belongs to the Tap Into
Kingston network. Staff members should make water available to the public just as
they do other products or services that you offer.
Water Coolers or Fountains
Giving public members access to your water coolers or fountains is a great way to
take part.
Water Quality
Kingston tap water is clean and safe to drink right from the tap.
Water Temperature
You don't have to provide chilled water. Many people like to drink their water at
room temperature.
For inquiries call KFL&A Public Health at 613-549-1232, ext. 1180 or e-mail
motiv8emails@kflapublichealth.ca
Tap Into Kingston Partner Sign-up
KFL&A Public Health's Motiv8 initiative partners with local businesses, convenience
stores, grocery stores, restaurants, and cafes to make water available to people
who carry a reusable water bottle. If you own or manage a business and would like
to partner with us, please fill out the information below to sign up your business.
All you need is a faucet, fountain, water pitcher, or cooler.