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Key Points

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All water tanks will be emptied, thoroughly cleaned and treated with disinfectants.

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Damaged pipelines, filters and tank covers will be repaired or replaced to prevent contamination.

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Ultraviolet and Reverse Osmosis purification systems will be checked and installed where needed.

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Regular physical, chemical and bacteriological tests will monitor water safety, with daily chlorine checks.

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Summary

Zonal railway divisions will inspect water sources, treatment plants, underground and overhead tanks, plastic tanks, water booths, taps and vending machines.

The drive includes draining, scrubbing, disinfecting, fixing leaks, replacing damaged parts and testing water quality for chemicals, germs and chlorine levels.

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New Words to Learn

10 words
disinfect
to eliminate harmful germs from surfaces
inspection
a detailed examination to find problems
filtration
the process of removing particles from water using a filter
purification
making water clean enough to be safe for drinking
bacteriological
relating to bacteria, tiny organisms that can cause disease
chlorination
adding chlorine to water to kill germs
sanctioned
officially approved or authorized
colonies
living areas for railway workers and their families
preventive
done to stop problems before they happen
infrastructure
the basic physical systems needed for operation, like pipes and tanks
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