Andhra Pradesh: SCoR Ensures Safe Drinking Water
Water quality was similarly monitored in railway colonies, hospitals, health units, training institutes and offices: Reports
VISAKHAPATNAM: South Coast Railway (SCoR) has intensified water-quality surveillance across railway stations, colonies and other establishments to ensure safe drinking water for passengers and employees.
During a comprehensive testing drive from August 18 to September 24, water quality was monitored at 195 stations. All 12,790 residual chlorine samples tested were found fit. Bacteriological testing also recorded 100 per cent compliance, with all 1,051 conclusive samples found safe for consumption.
Water quality was similarly monitored in railway colonies, hospitals, health units, training institutes and offices. Residual chlorine tests in 68 colonies recorded a 100 per cent fit rate, while bacteriological tests covering 29 colonies and medical units also achieved a 100 per cent pass rate.
General Manager Sandeep Mathur is personally reviewing water quality during field inspections and interacting with passengers and railway families for feedback. DRMs of all four divisions are monitoring the quality-assurance measures, a release said on Sunday.