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E. Coli bacteria were detected in samples taken from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), Kalyan, Bhiwandi Road and Lonavala stations. The presence of E. coli in drinking water is considered a warning sign of possible contamination. While not every strain of E. coli causes illness, some pathogenic strains can lead to serious gastrointestinal infections.

Mumbai's Central Railway has reportedly initiated corrective measures after water samples collected from four railway stations tested positive for Escherichia coli, commonly known as E. coli. The bacteria was detected in samples taken from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), Kalyan, Bhiwandi Road and Lonavala stations.

Following the findings, the railway's Electrical and Medical departments are working on corrective action related to the affected water supply.

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The presence of E. coli in drinking water is considered a warning sign of possible contamination. E. coli is a group of bacteria commonly found in the intestines of humans and animals, and its detection in water can indicate that the supply may have come into contact with faecal matter. While not every strain of E. coli causes illness, some pathogenic strains can lead to serious gastrointestinal infections.