24 October,2026 06:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Western Railway conducted 371 drinking water quality tests across eight locations in a single day, with all tests returning satisfactory results, according to a statement issued on Saturday, October 24.
The testing was carried out as part of the railway zone's routine water quality monitoring programme, which aims to check the safety of drinking water supplied at railway premises and support hygiene standards for passengers and employees.
The tests included 335 residual chlorine checks and 36 bacteriological tests. Western Railway reported satisfactory results across all the tests, indicating 100 per cent compliance with the parameters assessed during the testing.
The water quality checks covered eight locations and units across the Western Railway network: Jagjivan Ram Hospital, Mumbai Central, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Ratlam, Rajkot, Bhavnagar and Dahod.
The exercise involved monitoring residual chlorine levels and checking the bacteriological quality of drinking water. These checks are part of the routine surveillance measures used to assess water quality at railway facilities.
Residual chlorine testing helps determine whether an adequate level of chlorine remains in treated water to provide protection against microbial contamination. Bacteriological testing, meanwhile, helps identify potential contamination by harmful microorganisms and assess whether water meets the relevant safety requirements.
Western Railway said the 371 tests conducted during the day had all produced satisfactory results. However, the release did not specify the individual readings, the detailed test parameters or the methods used to collect and analyse the samples.
Routine drinking water testing is an important part of maintaining sanitation and protecting public health at railway premises, where water is used by large numbers of passengers and railway employees.
Monitoring chlorine levels and conducting bacteriological checks can help identify potential water quality concerns. Where results indicate a problem, timely corrective measures can help prevent the use of contaminated water and reduce the risk of waterborne illnesses.
The latest testing forms part of Western Railway's ongoing efforts to monitor drinking water quality across its network. Regular checks are intended to help identify issues early and maintain acceptable hygiene standards at stations, hospitals and other railway facilities.
Western Railway said it would continue water quality surveillance and testing as part of its preventive healthcare and sanitation measures. The programme covers facilities used by both passengers and railway employees, with the aim of ensuring that drinking water supplied at railway premises meets the applicable quality requirements.
While all 371 tests conducted on the reported day yielded satisfactory results, continued monitoring remains important to detect any changes in water quality and address potential concerns promptly.
The railway zone said its water quality checks form part of broader efforts to maintain hygiene and sanitation across its network.
