Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Central Railway Finds Deficiencies in 410 Mumbai Water Tanks
Central Railway checked water tanks used at stations, railway colonies, and workplaces in Mumbai.
The inspection found problems in 410 tanks.
Officials said 409 of those problems were fixed.
Many tanks have also been cleaned, but some cleaning work is still continuing.
Workers added covers and mesh to protect tank openings.
They repaired 26 leaks and faulty pipelines.
Tests of 349 water samples found no bacteria or E. coli contamination.
The railway said the water being supplied is currently safe to drink, while the findings show that regular maintenance is important.
A special inspection found deficiencies in 410 water tanks across Central Railway’s Mumbai Division.
Central Railway said 409 of the 410 deficiencies had been rectified after the inspection.
Of 2,913 tanks, 2,479 have been cleaned, while work continues on the remaining 434.
All 349 tested water samples were negative for bacteriological contamination and E. coli.
The railway also fixed 26 leakages and defective pipelines and began daily chlorine monitoring at 134 locations.
- Who
- Central Railway’s Mumbai Division conducted the inspection and carried out the repairs.
- What
- A special inspection found deficiencies in 410 water tanks, of which 409 were subsequently rectified.
- When
- The inspection took place from August 20 to September 28.
- Where
- Across Central Railway’s Mumbai Division, including railway stations, colonies, and workplaces.
- Why
- The inspection followed observations in a CAG report and directions from the Railway Board concerning sanitation and passenger amenities.
- Tanks in division
- 2,913 water tanks
- Tanks cleaned
- 2,479 tanks; cleaning of 434 remains underway
- Deficiencies found
- 410 tanks
- Deficiencies rectified
- 409 tanks
- Water samples tested
- 349 samples, all negative for bacteriological contamination and E. coli
- Leakages and pipelines repaired
- All 26 detected issues were rectified
- Chlorine monitoring
- Introduced daily at 134 locations