2008 Water-Quality Reports Available
[FEB 24/08] -
Utilities Kingston has released the 2009 versions of its annual reports on drinking water
quality. The reports examine the Kingston Central and Kingston West water filtration
plants, the Cana Well system used by some citizens in Kingston East, and the Sydenham
facility, which Utilities Kingston operates on behalf of South Frontenac Township.
[SEE THE REPORTS]
Master Plan Initiated For Urban Sewers
[FEB 10/09] -
Utilities Kingston has started the first phase of a Master Plan for the city's urban sewer system. The project will focus on maximizing the effectiveness of
existing infrastructure and identifying the most efficient approach to servicing existing and new development by prioritizing expenditures over the next 20
years.
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2009 Is Year 2 Of Rate Harmonization
[JAN 1/09] -
Jan. 1, 2009, saw the start of Year 2 of the phase-in to harmonized water and wastewater (sewage) rates. On Jan. 1, water and sewer rates were adjusted
according to a three-year schedule approved by Kingston City Council on Dec. 18, 2007. For more infomation, see:
HARMONIZATION OF WATER & SEWER RATES (IMPACTS TO 2010)
And: 2009 WATER & SEWER RATES (EFFECTIVE JAN. 1, 2009)
New Solar Hot Water Program Introduced
Utilities Kingston will be using the power of the sun to help homeowners lower their water heating energy consumption. With help from Natural Resources Canada,
Utilities Kingston has just introduced one of the first solar water heater rental programs in Canada. The economic and environmental benefits of renewable
energy are now available and affordable to most homeowners in the Kingston area including Amherstview, Bath, Gananoque, Napanee, Odessa, and Sydenham.
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EA Proceeds For Water Storage Reservoir
[MAY 05/08] -
Utilities Kingston, along with the engineering team lead by J.L. Richards & Associates Limited, is working on a Schedule B Class Environmental Assessment in
anticipation of building a water storage reservoir and pumping station to be located on the north leg of O'Connor Drive (off Gardiner's Road).
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Kingston West Water Plant Study Starts
Utilities Kingston is preparing to upgrade the Point Pleasant (Kingston West) Water Treatment Plant and has initiated the Class Environmental Assessment process
in order to guide the next steps. Utilities Kingston aims to nearly double the plant's capacity by 2012.
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Water Master Plan For City Released
Utilities Kingston has completed the second phase of a Master Plan for the city's urban water supply. The project looks ahead to Kingston's drinking water
demands five, 10 and 20 years from now, and identifies improvements to water treatment facilities and water distribution infrastructure that are likely to be
required. The current Master Plan document is available for review at city libraries and can be downloaded from this website.
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