Tata's iPhone parts factory in India's Tamil Nadu faces health probe after farmers' contamination complaints

A health investigation is underway in Tamil Nadu, India, over liquid discharge from Tata's iPhone parts factory allegedly contaminating groundwater and causing farmers' health issues, including skin problems. The state pollution control board warned Tata in May 2026, but the company claims recent water samples showed no contamination. Health officials found E. coli in farm water samples, indicating fecal contamination.