The Ilchester Estate, owned by Charlotte Townshend, was fined roughly £28,000 after deliberately exceeding its water abstraction limit during a drought. The Environment Agency found that the estate had taken nearly 7,500 cubic metres more than allowed from the Dorset Frome, which raises concerns about environmental responsibility among wealthy landholders. Townshend, listed on the Sunday Times Rich List, leveraged an affordable license to draw water, yet the significant overuse contradicts sustainable practices, especially in times of drought.
The Ilchester Estate, owned by a wealthy family, was fined nearly £28,000 for abusing its water abstraction license during a drought, highlighting neglect of environmental regulations.
Charlotte Townshend's Ilchester Estate is under scrutiny for exceeding its water abstraction limit significantly during a drought, reflecting serious environmental compliance issues.
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