Gatwick Airport terminals affected by local water supply issue
SES Water is investigating the disruption which is not currently impacting flights.
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Gatwick Airport's north and south terminals are experiencing a water supply outage. The disruption stems from a water issue in the local area, which is currently under investigation by SES Water. Airport officials confirmed on August 28 that the problem was affecting water supply within both terminals.
Despite the disruption to water services, flights at Gatwick Airport are not currently being impacted. SES Water has stated that it is aware of the situation, which is affecting some customers in Horley with low water pressure or loss of supply. The company confirmed that inspectors are travelling to the area to restore normal supply.
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Previous Disruption
This incident follows a significant water outage in July that caused considerable disruption for passengers. That earlier incident, linked to an issue at SES Water's Bough Beech Water Treatment Works, left both terminals without running water. Passengers reported a lack of basic facilities, including flushing toilets and hand-washing stations, and cafes were unable to serve hot drinks.
Questions this report answers
+What is causing the water supply issue at Gatwick Airport?
A water issue in the local area is causing the disruption to water supply at Gatwick Airport's north and south terminals. SES Water is investigating the cause and working to restore normal service.
+Are flights at Gatwick Airport affected by the water outage?
No, Gatwick Airport has confirmed that flights are not currently impacted by the water supply issue. The focus of the disruption is on water services within the airport terminals and the local area.
+When will water supply be restored?
SES Water has confirmed that inspectors are en route to the affected area to restore supply to normal. An estimated time for restoration has not yet been provided.
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