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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:
- 259 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.
Recent news - gas
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Heavy rains forecast: prepare with utility information
December 13, 2019With up to 30 mm of rain forecast for Saturday, Dec. 14, Utilities Kingston offers information so you know what to do in case of basement flooding, power outages and sewer overflows.
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We are experiencing phone line issues
December 5, 2019We are experiencing phone line issues when calling the customer service line at 613-546-0000 and attempting to report utility emergencies by pressing 8 or saying ‘emergency’. We are working to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.
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Phone services have been restored
November 29, 2019***Update: Phone services have been restored. In case of a utility emergency in our service area, please call 613-546-1181.***
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Service Line Warranties of Canada to provide optional and voluntary emergency repair programs to local homeowners
November 29, 2019Utilities Kingston has entered into an agreement with Service Line Warranties of Canada to provide optional and voluntary service plans to residents in Kingston. Residential property owners will receive a reminder mailing from SLWC that includes our logo. We want to assure our customers that this offering is legitimate.
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High winds can cause outages and downed power lines
November 27, 2019Strong winds are expected to start this afternoon and continue overnight, with the potential to bring down tree limbs, cause isolated power outages and create traffic signal issues. Know what to do and who to contact in an emergency.
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