Gatwick Airport left with ‘no water, flushing toilets or drinking fountains’

Emily Bashforth | Live News reporter Published July 26, 2026 11:58am Updated July 26, 2026 12:01pm Gatwick Airport is without running water (Picture: Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images) Gatwick Airport has been thrust into chaos this weekend after being left without running water. Due to issues with low pressure and loss of supply, airport users are unable to flush toilets, use drinking fountains, or have beverages made at cafés and restaurants. In a statement shared on X, Gatwick wrote: ‘A water issue in the Horley area is causing disruption at the airport this morning. ‘The problem is affecting water supply in both terminals and is currently under investigation. ‘Bottled water is being made available to passengers and staff across the airport and other contingency measures are being put