Utilities Kingston provides customer-focused and cost-effective multi-utility services in Kingston, Ontario, including safe and reliable gas distribution services to nearly 15,000 customers in Central Kingston.

Employees maintain and operate:

• 256 kilometres of gas mains
• 228 kilometres of gas services
• 1,403 mainline gas valves to regulate, direct, and control flows
• and nine gas pressure regulation stations

A Reminder of Another Age

The image above shows the gas lamp on the west corner of Lower Union and King Street East. Gas street lighting just about ended with the 19th century, but one lamp remains and is maintained by Utilities Kingston.

Natural Gas Safety

Utilities Kingston puts safety first. Certified technicians help ensure public safety, while the goal that every employee goes home safely is upheld every day. While you’re visiting the website, check out related safety information for Call Before You Dig, sewer cross bores, gas leaks and odours, carbon monoxide, and appliance safety.

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  Cross bores: call before clearing a sewer line

  February 15, 2019

  Learn about the risk of sewer cross bores and why you should call for a free sewer safety inspection before you attempt to clear a blocked sewer line.

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  Natural gas rates are changing Feb. 1

  January 28, 2019

  Utilities Kingston has reviewed the rates for the natural gas commodity and transportation & storage, effective February 1, 2019.

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  Install and obey carbon monoxide alarms

  January 16, 2019

  Ontario Fire Code requires all homes (whether single family, semi, or other) with fuel burning appliances (including fireplaces) and/or attached garages, to be equipped with CO alarms. These alarms should be located outside of all sleeping areas.

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  Natural gas and electricity rates change Jan. 1

  December 20, 2018

  Learn about changes to your utility bill, taking effect on January 1, 2019.

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