India's Comptroller and Auditor General found E. coli in drinking water at eight railway stations, including Coimbatore, Hyderabad, and Mumbai's CSMT, during audits in 2022-23 and 2023-24. The report, tabled in Parliament on August 12, also revealed that over 89% of 512 surveyed stations lacked minimum essential amenities, with deficiencies in water taps, urinals, and latrines.
CAG Flags E. coli in Water at Indian Railway Stations
Source: NDTV