Tata Electronics' Hosur iPhone Parts Plant Probed Over Wastewater Contamination Claims
Tamil Nadu health officials are investigating allegations that effluent from Tata Electronics' Hosur facility contaminated nearby farmland and wells, with samples showing E. coli and elevated TDS. Tata disputes the findings, citing clean in-plant tests. The probe lands as the unit scales toward 26% of global iPhone output by 2026.
Tamil Nadu health officials are investigating allegations that wastewater from Tata Electronics' Hosur iPhone component plant contaminated farmland and wells. Water samples showed E. coli and high TDS, though Tata says recent in-plant tests cleared contamination concerns.