Think Railway Station Water Is Safe? CAG Finds E. coli Contamination0

• A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
• August 17, 2026

Key Update Drinking water samples from water coolers at eight railway stations across four railway zones tested positive for E. coli, raising concerns about the safety of drinking water available to passengers, according to a recent report by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG). The CAG conducted the audit to assess passenger amenities