Utilities Kingston provides customer-focused and cost-effective multi-utility services in Kingston, Ontario, including safe and reliable water services to 40,000 homes and businesses.
Employees maintain and operate a system that includes:
- Three water treatment plants
- 752 kilometres of linear assets
- 5,420 water valves for isolation and flow control
- Five booster stations that raise water pressure
- 8 water storage facilities that hold 5.3 million litres of water for consumption and fire protection
- 3,579 fire hydrants used for fire protection and system maintenance
In 2023, we pumped 24.3 billion litres of potable water through the municipal distribution system.
Recent news - water
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Discover the wonders of water-wise gardening
July 21, 2025This summer, visit our Water Conservation Garden at 1211 John Counter Blvd. and discover how to create a garden that makes every raindrop count.
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Sewer main repair underway on Bath Road
July 14, 2025We're repairing the sewer main on Bath Road between Centennial and Tanner Drive, with construction underway and expected to last about three weeks.
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National Lineworker Appreciation Day – July 10
July 10, 2025July 10 marks National Lineworker Appreciation Day – a time to recognize the hard work, expertise, and dedication of the lineworkers who keep our communities powered and connected.
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Help shape the future of local telecom services
June 23, 2025We're working on a new marketing strategy for our commercial telecom services, and we want to hear from you.
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Summer watering restrictions now in place
June 15, 2025From June 15 to September 15, odd-numbered addresses water on odd days, and even-numbered addresses on even days.
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