Bhubaneswar, September 20, 2026
East Coast Railway has intensified monitoring of drinking water quality and sanitation at railway stations and colonies to ensure safe and hygienic facilities for passengers and railway employees.
As part of a special 15 day fortnight drive conducted from 18 August to 3 September 2026, followed by continuous monitoring, ECoR carried out extensive water quality checks covering 175 railway stations and 160 railway colonies. A total of 1,037 Residual Chlorine tests and 288 bacteriological tests were conducted during the drive and subsequent monitoring.
The drive covered all three divisions of ECoR—Khurda Road, Sambalpur and Rayagada. During the monitoring, seven bacteriological samples were initially found non compliant. Immediate corrective measures were taken in this regard, followed by mandatory retesting. All seven samples were subsequently found to be as per prescribed protocol.
ECoR continues routine and surprise water testing, along with regular cleaning of water tanks, water coolers and station facilities. Daily sanitation drives covering station premises, waiting halls, toilets and drains are also being carried out under regular supervision.
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