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  • February 14, 2025
Grocery stores in Cape Girardeau are experiencing bottled water shortages amid citywide boil water ordering advisories

Grocery stores in Cape Girardeau are experiencing bottled water shortages amid citywide boil water ordering advisories

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) – “I was a little shocked that they’ve been empty since we got the call this morning,” said Becky Shultz.

That was Becky Schultz’s reaction after she came across empty water bottle shelves at Food Giant. This comes after the city of Cape Girardeau issued a city-wide advice for ordering boiling water for 48 hours.

With children at home, Schultz said bottled water is the best option.

“They don’t understand, so it’s a little bit harder to remind them not to brush their teeth with water and not to get a drink from the tap,” she said.

But with limited options to choose from what’s left in the store, Shultz said she has to look elsewhere for bulk water.

“I would rather get a slightly cheaper option, maybe, like I was looking for a 24-pack or something to get us through until Wednesday,” Shultz said.

Many people walked through the water and soda area looking for bottled water to get them through the next few days.

“I was shocked that it was over. Now I have to find water somewhere,” said Beverly Clark.

Beverly Clark is one of those customers. She said one of her biggest concerns is making sure her pets are hydrated.

“I have a little dog and all I want to do is give him nice bottled water,” she said.

While she did grab a few of the more expensive bottles for Monday. Clark said that at her age, traveling to another store to find more bulk water won’t work.

“I go home and see when my grandchildren come home and send them somewhere else. I’ll have to. I have no other choice,” Clark said.