Don't Ignore a Dripping Tap
1/30/2026
A drip wastes water and stains basins — and in hard water areas it damages cartridges and washers.
A dripping tap may seem minor, but it can waste water, stain basins and get worse over time. In hard water areas, scale can damage tap cartridges, washers and internal mechanisms.
Sometimes a tap can be repaired, but older or badly scaled taps may be better replaced.