A water supply issue is affecting both terminals at Gatwick Airport, with toilets reported to be out of order and restaurants closed. The disruption is linked to a problem in the Horley area, and the airport said it is under investigation.
In a statement on X, the airport in West Sussex apologised for the disruption, external and said bottled water is being made available to passengers and staff. It also said contingency measures have been put in place.
What is causing the disruption?
The airport said a problem in the Horley area was affecting supplies. SES Water, which covers parts of Kent, Surrey and south London, as well as the airport, said it was working to restore normal service.
A spokesperson for the water company said:
Due to a number of complications caused by a power outage at our Bough Beech Water Treatment Works, some customers are experiencing low water pressure or a temporary loss of supply.
She added:
We are working to overcome those complications and return the treatment works to supply as quickly as we can.
How is Gatwick responding?
Gatwick said bottled water is being provided to passengers and staff while contingency measures remain in place. The airport also said the issue was being investigated.
The water company confirmed Gatwick Airport was affected, adding:
We are working with them while our teams work to restore normal service as quickly as possible.
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