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Billionaire's Water Tankers Spark Outrage Amid Drought

9/13/2025

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Billionaire Stephen Schwarzman faces criticism for transporting 30 tankers of water daily to fill a lake on his Wiltshire estate during UK drought restrictions.
Southern Water banned the tankers after residents filmed them, citing wastefulness.
Schwarzman asserts the water was legally sourced for construction and irrigation, adhering to regulations.
Residents fear groundwater extraction may cause local water shortages.
Southern Water's managing director expressed dismay and began reviewing water usage policies.

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Billionaire Stephen Schwarzman faces criticism for transporting 30 tankers of water daily to fill a lake on his Wiltshire estate during UK drought restrictions.
Southern Water banned the tankers after residents filmed them, citing wastefulness.
Schwarzman asserts the water was legally sourced for construction and irrigation, adhering to regulations.
Residents fear groundwater extraction may cause local water shortages.
Southern Water's managing director expressed dismay and began reviewing water usage policies.