London’s Gatwick Airport hit by water supply problem
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World London’s Gatwick Airport hit by water supply problem LONDON, July 26 (Reuters) - Water supplies to London’s Gatwick Airport were disrupted on Sunday after a power outage at a local treatment works, authorities at the airport said in a statement on X. By Reuters 27 Jul 2026 Passengers at Gatwick Airport in Crawley, Britain, 30 July 2025. An air traffic control fault caused major disruption to flights in the UK.
- ▪World London’s Gatwick Airport hit by water supply problem LONDON, July 26 (Reuters) - Water supplies to London’s Gatwick Airport were disrupted on Sunday after a power outage at a local treatment works, authorities at the airport said in a
- ▪By Reuters 27 Jul 2026 Passengers at Gatwick Airport in Crawley, Britain, 30 July 2025.
- ▪An air traffic control fault caused major disruption to flights in the UK.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 12 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 2 centre.
- ▪ Gatwick airport apologises after water shortage hits toilets — Financial Times — Companies
- ▪ London's Gatwick Airport hit by water supply problem — Dawn
- ▪ Park by Robot at London Gatwick Airport — AGN
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World London’s Gatwick Airport hit by water supply problem LONDON, July 26 (Reuters) - Water supplies to London’s Gatwick Airport were disrupted on Sunday after a power outage at a local treatment works, authorities at the airport said in a statement on X. By Reuters 27 Jul 2026 Passengers at Gatwick Airport in Crawley, Britain, 30 July 2025. An air traffic control fault caused major disruption to flights in the UK. EPA/ANDY RAIN Dive Deeper Speed Read Listen Dive Deeper The issue had resulted in flushing toilets not working and the closure of restaurants and bars, passengers said on social media.Local water supplier SES Water said the water treatment facility was back up and running on Sunday afternoon.“We now need to treat the water before returning services to normal as quickly as we…
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