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Central Railway water samples safe after CAG observations
Central Railway has launched a war-footing drive to ensure safe drinking water for passengers following observations by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. The drive includes installing advanced filtration systems, replacing…
Central Railway has launched a war-footing drive to ensure safe drinking water for passengers following observations by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. The drive includes installing advanced filtration systems, replacing worn-out storage tanks, repairing piping systems, and enforcing strict bacteriological and chemical monitoring.
Water samples tested from CSMT, Bhiwandi Road, Kalyan, and Lonavala were found completely safe with zero E. coli contamination. Central Railway has distributed E. coli testing kits to field offices for regular checks. Water quality and safety are being monitored as a top priority at the Railway Board level.
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The CAG observations triggered this drive, but the samples tested safe, leaving the original contamination concern unresolved for now. Under the Indian Railway's standard operating procedure, station water quality must meet BIS 10500 standards. The next step is to see whether the Railway Board's monitoring reveals any gaps that the initial tests missed, particularly at non-CAG stations where testing kits have just been deployed.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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