London's Gatwick Airport experienced a significant disruption in water supply on Sunday following a power outage at a local water treatment facility.

Authorities at the airport confirmed that the incident led to non-functional toilets in both terminals and the temporary closure of restaurants and bars.Passengers shared their experiences on social media, highlighting the inconvenience caused.

The airport, which is the second busiest in the UK after Heathrow, assured passengers that bottled water is being distributed to all affected areas and that contingency measures are in place to ensure passenger welfare.

SES Water, the local water utility, attributed the issue to complications from the power outage at the Bough Beech Water Treatment Works, which resulted in low water pressure or temporary supply loss for some customers.The company stated they are collaborating with the airport to restore normal operations as quickly as possible.

This incident underscores the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to power disruptions and the importance of backup systems to minimize impact on public services.