After E. Coli Findings, CR Begins Corrective Action At Four Stations
Mumbai: Central Railway has begun corrective measures after water samples from four stations tested positive for E. coli, with its Electrical and Medical departments working on the findings, a senior railway official said. The bacteria was detected in water samples collected from CSMT, Kalyan, Bhiwandi Road and Lonavala stations. All four stations witness significant passenger movement, raising…
Mumbai's Central Railway has initiated corrective actions after water samples from four stations tested positive for E. coli, according to a senior railway official. The affected stations, which are CSMT, Kalyan, Bhiwandi Road, and Lonavala, experience high volumes of passenger traffic, prompting concerns about the safety and quality of the drinking water they provide.
The Electrical and Medical departments have commenced their work on the findings and implemented necessary corrective measures. This response follows a recent Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) audit, which revealed deficiencies in drinking-water quality monitoring at 28 Central Railway stations. Additionally, 436 stations across 15 railway zones lacked the necessary water-testing kits.
The Railways are now mandated to conduct water supply systems testing at least twice a year using multi-parameter field testing kits. As a result of these findings, the Railways Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, convened a review with senior railway officials. The railway authority plans to install 'Tank to Tap' filtration and monitoring systems at approximately 20,000 locations, in addition to replacing water tanks and enhancing regular testing, cleaning, and maintenance procedures.
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