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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Conserve water and save money: Order your rain barrel today!
April 23, 2025Rain barrel sales are now open, giving Kingston residents an easy way to save water, lower energy use, and take climate action at home.
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Planning to dig on your property? Click before you dig!
April 15, 2025With spring project season around the corner, many of us are itching to get outside and start tackling those backyard projects. Whether it’s digging a new garden, planting a tree, building a fence or a deck, if your project involves digging, here’s a friendly reminder: you need to request a public utility locate.
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International Transgender Day of Visibility is March 31
March 31, 2025Every year on March 31, we join organizations and individuals worldwide to observe International Transgender Day of Visibility.
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March is Fraud Prevention Month: Stay safe from utility scams
March 3, 2025March is Fraud Prevention Month, and we're here to help you protect yourself from utility scams. Whether at your door, over the phone, or online, scammers continue to find new ways to target customers. Stay informed and know how to recognize fraud.
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2024 Annual Reports on Water Quality and Wastewater Compliance
February 28, 2025These reports provide a transparent look at how our dedicated teams work to deliver clean, safe drinking water and responsibly treat wastewater to protect public health and the environment.
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