Why it's important to fix dripping taps
A slow drip may not seem like a big problem, but it can add up to a huge amount of wasted water – up to 10,000 litres per year. That’s more than a full bathtub each week.
While a dripping tap can have a few different causes, most of the time it's due to the washer becoming degraded over time. Replacing the washer can be a simple fix.
Sometimes the signs of a leak in your home are obvious but sometimes they’re not as easy to detect.
If you think you may have a leak, you can follow these steps to check if there's a leak in your pipework and what to do next. You may even be entitled to a leak allowance.
