There were three that occurred in Kingston since the start of 2026.
Winter has been usually the season where watermain ruptures often occur.
Crews with Utilities Kingston had to attend to three broken watermains since the start of the new year.
Not only has it disrupted residents and businesses who use the water, but it also resulted in road closures in the area affecting those who use the roads to get to their destinations including those using Kingston Transit.
Heather Roberts, Director of Water and Wastewater Operational Services at Utilities Kingston, explains the fluctuating temperatures often lead to burst pipes.
Roberts says watermains are often buried deeper underground compared to other utilities such as hydro, telephone or internet.
She says that is why it often takes a long time to repair a break.
Roberts says they have an asset management system in place that not only measures water pressure but also the age and status of the pipes.
Roberts says once a pipe is replaced, it should last for a long time.
People can report watermain breaks or experiencing low later pressure to Utilities Kingston at 613-546-1181.
Story by Ken Hashizume
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