Hyderabad: South Central Railway (SCR) declared all 50 drinking water samples collected at Charlapalli Railway Station safe for consumption following quality tests conducted between October 12 and 18, 2026.
The drinking water tests covered residual chlorine levels and bacteriological contamination as part of intensified safety inspections in Secunderabad Division. Of the 50 samples, officials examined 42 for residual chlorine levels. All 42 samples recorded satisfactory results.
Meanwhile, laboratory examinations of the remaining eight samples found no E. coli contamination, confirming satisfactory bacteriological results.
Charlapalli drinking water tests prompt continued monitoring
SCR also intensified inspections of water supply infrastructure to maintain safe drinking water conditions for passengers. The inspections covered groundwater sources, municipal water connections, storage facilities, chlorination arrangements and distribution systems at the station.
Additionally, railway officials strengthened daily residual chlorine monitoring and regular bacteriological testing to detect and prevent potential contamination. SCR General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava directed officials to maintain continuous supervision of drinking water quality across railway stations.
He also instructed them to ensure compliance with the drinking water standards prescribed under the Indian Railways Medical Manual. The railway administration continued its monitoring measures to safeguard drinking water supplies and prevent contamination at passenger facilities.