Gatwick Airport left without running WATER with ‘toilets not working, water fountains stopped & no drinks’

GATWICK Airport has been left without running water following issues with low pressure and loss of supply. Travellers at the airport have reported that there’s no flushing toilets, no running water at drinking fountains, and no drinks can be made at restaurants or cafes. Gatwick airport is currently without running water Credit: Getty An issue at its Bough Beech Water Treatment Works has caused problems with the water supply Credit: Alamy SES Water, which serves customers in Surrey, West Sussex, Kent and south London, said this morning that some of their customers are experiencing water shortages. An issue at its Bough Beech Water Treatment Works has caused problems with the water supply. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! While the company have said their most vulnerable customers are receiving bottled water as they work quickly to fix the issue, the UK’s second largest airport has been left in the lurch. Bar and restaurants at the airport were seen totally empty as customers have reported that they have closed due to the water issues. Have you been affected by this? Contact Hannah at hannah.bentley@thesun.co.uk Parched holidaymakers have taken to social media to share their frustrations with the situation. Julia Hartley-Brewer said on a post to X that she was disappointed the airport didn’t announce the water supply issue quickly. “If you’re on your way to Gatwick Airport, it might be helpful to know that there is no running water across the entire airport,” she said. Most read in The Sun “That means no coffees, no water fountains, no flushing toilets and no hand washing. “Gatwick hasn’t bothered to make a public announcement about this to passengers. How helpful…” Another person said: “Gatwick Airport has lost access to running water after days of disruption “We’re talking about the UK’s second busiest airport here… Our country is crumbling.” One traveller added: “Gatwick Airport currently has no running water so no restaurants, no bars, no coffees, no flushing toilets, no washing of hands and no free drinking water. “I can’t even have a airport pint because they have………(checks notes) no running water. Gatwick is the worst!” In a statement posted to their social media account, the airport said: “A water issue in the Horley area is causing disruption at the airport this morning. “The problem is affecting water supply in both terminals and is currently under investigation. At present, there has been no impact on flights. “Bottled water is being made available to passengers and staff across the airport and other contingency measures are being put in place to ensure the welfare of our passengers. “We apologise for any inconvenience to passengers.” 2 comments2