Form NT 10-K - Notification of inability to timely file Form 10-K 405, 10-K, 10-KSB 405, 10-KSB, 10-KT, or 10-KT405

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	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 12b-25 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING (Check one):
		SEC FILE NUMBER 001-38754
		CUSIP NUMBER 01643A 306

[ x ] Form 10-K    [           ] Form 20-F    [           ] Form 11-K
[           ] Form 10-Q    [           ] Form 10-D    [           ] Form N-CEN    [           ] Form N-CSR

For Period Ended: March 31, 2023

[           ]	Transition Report on Form 10-K
[           ]	Transition Report on Form 20-F
[           ]	Transition Report on Form 11-K
[           ]	Transition Report on Form 10-Q

For the Transition Period Ended:

Nothing in this form shall be construed to imply that the Commission has verified any information contained herein.

If the notification relates to a portion of the filing checked above, identify the Item(s) to which the notification relates:

PART I — REGISTRANT INFORMATION

THE ALKALINE WATER COMPANY INC.
Full Name of Registrant

N/A
Former Name if Applicable

8541 E. Anderson Drive, Suite 100
Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number)

Scottsdale, AZ 85255
City, State and Zip Code

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PART II — RULES 12b-25(b) AND (c)

If the subject report could not be filed without unreasonable effort or expense and the registrant seeks relief pursuant to Rule 12b-25(b), the following should be completed. (Check box if appropriate)

x	(a)	The reason described in reasonable detail in Part III of this form could not be eliminated without unreasonable effort or expense
	(b)	The subject annual report, semi-annual report, transition report on Form 10-K, Form 20-F, Form 11-K, Form N-CEN or Form N-CSR, or portion thereof, will be filed on or before the fifteenth calendar day following the prescribed due date; or the subject quarterly report or transition report on Form 10-Q or subject distribution report on Form 10-D, or portion thereof, will be filed on or before the fifth calendar day following the prescribed due date; and
	(c)	The accountant's statement or other exhibit required by Rule 12b-25(c) has been attached if applicable.

PART III — NARRATIVE

State below in reasonable detail why Forms 10-K, 20-F, 11-K, 10-Q, 10-D, N-CEN, N-CSR, or the transition report or portion thereof, could not be filed within the prescribed time period.

The registrant is unable to file, without unreasonable effort and expense, its Form 10-K annual report for the year ended March 31, 2023. Additional time is needed for the registrant to compile and analyze supporting documentation in order to complete the Form 10-K and in order to permit the registrant's independent registered public accounting firm to complete its audit.

PART IV — OTHER INFORMATION

(1)	Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this notification

	David Guarino	480	656-2423
	(Name)	(Area Code)	(Telephone Number)

(2)	Have all other periodic reports required under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 30 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 during the preceding 12 months or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such report(s) been filed? If answer is no, identify report(s). [ x ] Yes [           ] No
(3)	Is it anticipated that any significant change in results of operations from the corresponding period for the last fiscal year will be reflected by the earnings statements to be included in the subject report or portion thereof? [           ] Yes [ x ] No If so, attach an explanation of the anticipated change, both narratively and quantitatively, and, if appropriate, state the reasons why a reasonable estimate of the results cannot be made.

THE ALKALINE WATER COMPANY INC.
(Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: June 30, 2023	By:	/s/ David A. Guarino
		David A. Guarino
	Title:	Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Director

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