Archive · 30 Sep 2026
NFR Inspection Strengthens Safe Drinking Water Monitoring at Pandu
Northeast Frontier Railway checked a water treatment plant at Pandu.
The plant helps provide drinking water for railway workers and passengers.
A senior medical official inspected how the plant works.
Officials tested the water for turbidity and residual chlorine.
The test results were satisfactory.
The residual chlorine level was 2 ppm during the inspection.
Railway officials were told to keep checking the water regularly.
They were also told to maintain the treatment equipment so the water remains safe.
Northeast Frontier Railway inspected its Water Treatment Plant at Pandu.
The inspection reviewed water treatment operations and quality-monitoring arrangements.
Turbidity and residual chlorine levels were checked and found satisfactory.
Residual chlorine in the treated water measured 2 ppm during the inspection.
Officials were advised to continue regular monitoring and maintain the facilities properly.
- Who
- Northeast Frontier Railway officials, including the Principal Chief Medical Director and personnel from medical, engineering and health departments.
- What
- An inspection was conducted to review the Water Treatment Plant and strengthen water-quality monitoring and drinking-water facilities.
- When
- Recently; the exact date was not provided.
- Where
- The Water Treatment Plant at Pandu, with officials from Maligaon and Pandu present.
- Why
- To help ensure a consistent supply of safe, quality drinking water and maintain health and hygiene for railway staff and passengers.
- Organization
- Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR)
- Facility
- Water Treatment Plant at Pandu
- Tests conducted
- Turbidity and residual chlorine were checked
- Residual chlorine
- 2 ppm during the inspection
- Assessment
- The tested parameters were found satisfactory
- Follow-up
- Officials were advised to continue regular monitoring and proper maintenance