Water supply failure leaves Gatwick without working toilets
A statement from Gatwick said the outage was ‘under investigation’ and bottled water was being provided to passengers and staff. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPAView image in fullscreenA statement from Gatwick said the outage was ‘under investigation’ and bottled water was being provided to passengers and staff. How helpful …”View image in fullscreenAn empty restaurant at Gatwick on Sunday.
- ▪A statement from Gatwick said the outage was ‘under investigation’ and bottled water was being provided to passengers and staff.
- ▪Photograph: Andy Rain/EPAView image in fullscreenA statement from Gatwick said the outage was ‘under investigation’ and bottled water was being provided to passengers and staff.
- ▪How helpful …”View image in fullscreenAn empty restaurant at Gatwick on Sunday.
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A statement from Gatwick said the outage was ‘under investigation’ and bottled water was being provided to passengers and staff. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPAView image in fullscreenA statement from Gatwick said the outage was ‘under investigation’ and bottled water was being provided to passengers and staff. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPAGatwick airportWater supply failure leaves Gatwick without working toiletsAirport’s bars and restaurants also unable to serve drinks to passengers because of lack of running waterJamie GriersonSun 26 Jul 2026 10.35 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA water supply failure at Gatwick has left passengers without access to working toilets or bars and restaurants.Passengers posted online that they were unable to get hot drinks, wash their hands or fill up water…
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