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 24.3billion litres of potable water through the municipal distribution system.
Recent news - water
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Boil water advisory lifted for Westbrook area residents
July 13, 2024The boil water advisory issued for the Westbrook area has been lifted.
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Boil water advisory for Westbrook residents
July 7, 2024Crews are on-site repairing a watermain break in Westbrook. When services are restored, a boil water advisory will be in effect until further notice.
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Discover the wonders of water-wise gardening
June 24, 2024This 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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Summer watering restrictions now in place
June 21, 2024During the warm summer months, increased demand for our water resources requires careful management. As we implement our annual watering restrictions until September 15, your commitment to conserving water is essential
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Temporary road closure - Sydenham Road
June 11, 2024Sydenham Road will be closed from Princess Street to Crossfield Avenue on June 12 and 13 from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. for roadway rehabilitation.
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