Utilities Kingston provides customer-focused and cost-effective multi-utility services in Kingston, Ontario, including safe and reliable water services to 40,000 homes and businesses.
Employees maintain and operate a system that includes:
- three water treatment plants
- 752 kilometres of linear assets
- 5,420 water valves for isolation and flow control
- five booster stations that raise water pressure
- 8 water storage facilities that hold 5.3 million litres of water for consumption and fire protection
- 3,563 fire hydrants used for fire protection and system maintenance
In 2022, we pumped 23.8 billion litres of potable water through the municipal distribution system.
Recent news - water
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Planet vs. Plastics on Earth Day 2024
April 22, 2024Join us to honour and celebrate our planet on Earth Day.
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Conserve water, save money: Order a rain barrel today!
April 19, 2024Customers looking to buy sustainable products and take climate action – take note!
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Water heater rentals: rent local and switch today
April 12, 2024Do you live in Kingston or the surrounding area? When you rent your water heater from Utilities Kingston, you’re investing in our community.
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Make the right call to identify and report a utility emergency
April 4, 2024Utilities Kingston is urging residents: know your electricity provider so you know who to call in the event of a power outage or other electricity emergency. We are also concerned with residents reporting potentially life-threatening emergencies using email or social media.
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Weatherproof your home with Flood Facts and Preventative Plumbing
April 1, 2024Basements are at an increased risk of flooding during heavy spring rains. Use our flood facts and tips to protect your property this spring.
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