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Fri, 28 Aug 2026

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 Gatwick Airport faced water outage after main burst

SES Water says it has repaired a burst main which was affecting supply to the airport.

* A burst water main in Horley has caused a water outage at Gatwick Airport, affecting both terminals.
* SES Water said it had restored supply and water pressure was returning to normal.
* Flights were not affected by the disruption, but toilets in the North Terminal were closed due to lack of water.
* Food outlets in the North Terminal remained open for passenger seating only.
* The airport's spokesperson confirmed that passengers were kept informed about the issue and thanked them for their patience.
* This is the second major supply outage at Gatwick Airport this year, following a similar incident in July.
* SES Water said it had re-routed its network to restore water supplies to the airport and surrounding areas.