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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Safe drinking water, your peace of mind
March 27, 2026Kingston residents enjoy clean, safe drinking water that exceeds quality standards. However, lead can potentially enter the water supply through older plumbing within homes.
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March is Fraud Prevention Month: Stay safe from utility scams
March 19, 2026March is Fraud Prevention Month, and we're here to help you protect yourself from scammers who may impersonate Utilities Kingston or other utility providers.
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Annual Reports on Water Quality and Wastewater Compliance
February 25, 2026Utilities Kingston has released the 2025 annual reports on drinking water quality and wastewater treatment, highlighting how our teams deliver safe drinking water and responsibly treat wastewater to protect public health and the environment.
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Protect your basement from flooding during snowmelt
February 18, 2026Even though it’s still winter, February has brought some milder temperatures, and we’re starting to see snow melt more quickly. When snow melts fast, especially during a warm spell or rainstorm, the ground is often still frozen and can’t absorb the water.
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Remembering Dr. Bill Leggett
February 17, 2026It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Dr. William (Bill) Leggett, a long-standing and highly respected member of the Utilities Kingston Board of Directors. His loss is felt profoundly across our organization and throughout the Kingston community.
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