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News · 28 August 2026

Gatwick Airport loses water again after burst main

Gatwick Airport loses water again after burst main

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Passengers at Gatwick Airport's North Terminal are without water today, meaning toilets are closed and food outlets can only offer seating. SES Water, the local supplier, confirmed a burst main in a nearby field in Horley is causing the disruption. Gatwick Airport has faced a major water outage for the second time in weeks, after a similar issue in July.

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