India's pollution control authority has accused a Tata Group factory that manufactures components for Apple iPhones of contaminating water sources used for agricultural purposes, according to a Reuters report.

The allegations center on a Tata facility that produces parts for Apple's iPhone manufacturing supply chain. The Indian pollution control board claims the factory's operations have resulted in contamination of water resources that serve local farmland in the surrounding area.

The contamination allegations represent a potential environmental compliance issue for Tata Group, one of India's largest industrial conglomerates, which has been expanding its role in Apple's global supply chain. The company has been manufacturing iPhone components as part of Apple's broader strategy to diversify production beyond China.

Details about the specific nature of the contamination, the timeline of the alleged pollution, or the factory's exact location were not immediately available. It remains unclear what remediation measures, if any, have been proposed or implemented.

Neither Tata Group nor Apple immediately responded to requests for comment regarding the pollution allegations. The Indian pollution control board's findings could potentially impact the facility's operations pending any required environmental compliance measures.