Water supply issue affects Gatwick Airport
Gatwick Airport is experiencing significant operational disruptions due to a water supply issue caused by a power outage at a local treatment plant. The airport is providing bottled water to passengers while repair crews work to restore service.
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Infrastructure failures at major transport hubs highlight the vulnerability of critical services to localized utility outages.
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Both terminals at Gatwick Airport are being affected by a water supply issue, with toilets reported to be out of order and restaurants closed.
In a statement on X, the airport in West Sussex apologised for the disruption , external and said a problem in the Horley area was affecting supplies and was under investigation.
Bottled water is being made available to passengers and staff and contingency measures have also been put in place, it said.
SES Water, which covers parts of Kent, Surrey and south London, as well as the airport, said it was working to restore normal service.
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