The drinking water in Kingston exceeds strict water quality standards. As the water leaves treatment plants, it’s regularly tested according to Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks standards and is completely lead free. However, lead can enter the water supply from old lead service pipes or lead solder in your home’s plumbing.

We test the water in Kingston homes and businesses for lead every six months and are currently seeking residents and businesses who are interested in adding their name to the list of Community Lead Testing Program volunteers. 

To help protect the health and safety of our employees and customers, we are limiting our entry into customer homes. However, we would like to build an inventory of interested volunteers for testing in the near future. We don't know exactly when testing will resume; the decision will be based on health and safety considerations related to the pandemic. 

Once we are ready to begin this testing, please be assured of our commitment to the health and safety of our workers and the public. We will adhere to all relevant safety guidelines released by Ontario to protect workers, customers and the general public from COVID-19.

Interested residents and business owners can contact Utilities Kingston customer service at 613-546-0000, and ask to be added to our list of future volunteers. Learn more at our page on community lead testing.