Dossier
open wells
Coverage of open wells in the Nexus archive.
- Enumeration finds over 2,000 open wells in the vicinity of reserve forests in Manapparai and Thuvarankurichi
An enumeration identified over 2,000 open wells near reserve forests in Manapparai and Thuvarankurichi. The survey was conducted after reports of wild animals like the Indian Gaur and spotted deer falling into these wells.
- Tata says India pollution board drops scrutiny of Apple iPhone parts plant
Tata was warned by Tamil Nadu’s pollution control authority that its Apple iPhone parts plant could face a forced shutdown due to contaminated wastewater discharge affecting open wells in adjacent agricultural lands. The authority demanded an explanation for the environmental violation.