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City urges flood preparedness ahead of rainy forecast

April 28, 2020April 28, 2020 Tori Stafford 0 Comments April, basement flooding, catch basins, City of Kingston, Environment Canada, flood preparedness, flooding, heavy, Kingston, rain, sump pump, The Weather Network, Utilities Kingston, weather

The City of Kingston is urging residents who live in flood-prone areas to be prepared, as weather authorities are forecasting

Utilities Kingston rolls out basement flooding prevention programs

March 11, 2020March 11, 2020 Tori Stafford 0 Comments basement flooding, downspouts, fats oils and greases (FOG), financial assistance, Flood Facts, flooding, free FOG cups, illegal plumbing connections, Kingston, Preventative Plumbing Program, Spring, sump pump, Utilities Kingston

The sun and rain have nearly wiped all traces of snow from Kingston and the area, which can only mean

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Utilities Kingston reminds homeowners of risk of basement flooding during spring thaw

March 12, 2019 Tori Stafford 3 Comments basement flooding, drainage, financial assistance, flooding, illegal plumbing connections, illegal sewer connections, Kingston, Preventative Plumbing Program, sanitary sewer, Sewer Use bylaw, Spring, spring thaw, sump pump, Utilities Kingston, weeping tile

With the warmer weather upon us and spring just days away, so too is another ‘season,’ of sorts: the spring

Utilities Kingston reminds homeowners to correct illegal plumbing connections, offers financial assistance program to help

September 18, 2018 Tori Stafford 0 Comments basement flooding, City of Kingston, downspouts, drainage, Fall, financial assistance, flooding, illegal sewer connections, Preventative Plumbing Program, sanitary sewer, sump pump, Utilities Kingston

With the start of fall just days away, Utilities Kingston is reminding homeowners to take steps to prevent basement flooding.