Indian Railways Plans Major Water Safety Overhaul Across Stations
Prayagraj: Indian Railways is preparing a major upgrade of its drinking water infrastructure, with “Tank to Tap” water filtration systems planned at around 20,000 locations, including water coolers across railway stations and other passenger facilities. Railways plans water safety upgrade The initiative follows concerns over drinking water quality highlighted in a recent Comptroller and Auditor…
Indian Railways is set to launch an extensive improvement of its drinking water systems, targeting over 20,000 locations throughout the country. This ambitious project, dubbed "Tank to Tap," involves installing advanced filtration systems at railway stations and other passenger facilities, addressing long-standing concerns over water quality.
The initiative comes in the wake of a recent audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), which revealed potential contamination issues at certain railway stations. In response, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has ordered urgent corrective measures to be taken, emphasizing the need to enhance water safety and monitoring across the vast railway network.
Under this new framework, railway authorities will prioritize regular cleaning and maintenance of existing water tanks, replace outdated or contaminated tanks, and implement mandatory water testing at both source and outlet points. Furthermore, Railway Board-level monitoring will be bolstered, with regular reports anticipated to track water quality and the progress of the overhaul.
The CAG audit uncovered instances of E. coli contamination in water samples collected from eight railway stations, underscoring the urgency of this water safety overhaul. By implementing this comprehensive system, Indian Railways aims to provide passengers with safe and reliable drinking water across its extensive network.
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