London (United Kingdom), 26 July (LaPresse/AP) – A power cut at a water treatment plant has left some facilities at Gatwick Airport without water, rendering the toilets unusable and forcing the airport’s restaurants to close. The airport, south of London, has apologised on X for the inconvenience caused to passengers in both terminals. SES Water said it was working to restore the service after a power cut at its Bough Beech water treatment plant caused a drop in pressure and a temporary interruption to the water supply for some customers in the counties of Kent and Sussex. The airport stated that it was providing bottled water, but some passengers disputed this claim. Paul Lee, a passenger at the airport, said he had heard nothing about the disruption to the service nor had he seen any bottled water being handed out: “For those who need to use the toilet, this situation is not good,” he told the BBC, “I’m leaving shortly so it’s fine for me, but for passengers leaving in a few hours’ time it will be a problem.” Michael Dugher, a former Member of Parliament, stated on social media that, with bars and restaurants closed, passengers were forced to sit on the floor due to a lack of seating. He urged the airport to open up those areas to create additional seating.
United Kingdom: Water shortage at Gatwick Airport; toilets and restaurants closed
London (United Kingdom), 26 July (LaPresse/AP) – A power cut at a water treatment plant has left some facilities at Gatwick Airport without water, rendering the toilets unusable and forcing the airport’s restaurants to close. The airport, south of London, has apologised on X for the inconvenience caused to passengers in both terminals. SES Water said it was working to restore the service after a power cut at its Bough Beech water treatment plant caused a drop in pressure and a temporary interruption to the water supply for some customers in the counties of Kent and Sussex. The airport stated that it was providing bottled water, but some passengers disputed this claim. Paul Lee, a passenger at the airport, said he had heard nothing about the disruption to the service nor had he seen any bottled water being handed out: “For those who need to use the toilet, this situation is not good,” he told the BBC, “I’m leaving shortly so it’s fine for me, but for passengers leaving in a few hours’ time it will be a problem.” Michael Dugher, a former Member of Parliament, stated on social media that, with bars and restaurants closed, passengers were forced to sit on the floor due to a lack of seating. He urged the airport to open up those areas to create additional seating.
