Utilities Kingston provides customer-focused and cost-effective multi-utility services in Kingston, Ontario, including safe and reliable wastewater services to nearly 39,000 homes and businesses, while minimizing impact on the environment.
Employees maintain and operate:
- 681 kilometres of linear assets
- 6,822 maintenance holes
- 31 sewage pumping stations that lift sewage so it can be moved by gravity to the treatment plants
- 9 combined sewer overflow tanks that help keep sewage out of waterways during a storm
- 3 wastewater treatment plants
In 2023, we managed 32.8 million cubic metres of wastewater for our customers.
Multi-utility benefits
The unique structure of Utilities Kingston allows it to benefit from state-of-the-art technology and specialized staff that would not be available to each utility, were it to stand alone.
The team draws on its cross-functional expertise to develop skill sets and deliver efficient utility services. Employees share knowledge to help ensure the reliability of infrastructure for its customers. For example, if there’s an electric problem at a wastewater treatment facility, employees combine their multi-utility expertise to troubleshoot the control logic and get the equipment up and running more quickly.
Customer convenience benefits include one combined bill for multiple services, and one appointment to receive locates for multiple utility services when planning to dig.
Recent news - wastewater
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Utility rates are changing January 1, 2026
December 12, 2025Learn about changes to your electricity, natural gas, water and wastewater rates, taking effect on January 1, 2026.
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Stay warm and manage your utility bill with home heating tips
December 5, 2025Cold weather is here, and it's time to focus on keeping your home warm while managing your utility bills.
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Utilities Kingston to conclude Service Line Warranties Canada endorsement
December 5, 2025The endorsement agreement will expire on December 10, 2025.
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Water & Wastewater Municipal Service Corporation
December 5, 2025The City of Kingston is exploring the creation of a Municipal Service Corporation to manage water and wastewater services as the city grows.
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Water heater rental rates are changing on January 1
November 25, 2025We review our rates annually to ensure they reflect the cost of providing service.
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