My cold tap has black bits in it

My taps have black bits coming out of them

This usually forms in the end of the tap itself and is not normally a problem with the incoming mains water. It can affect one tap or every tap. It’s more common in lever taps as there is a plastic diffuser in the end of the tap that retains water/moisture. All you need to do is to clean the end of tap with an old toothbrush and this should solve the problem.

If you’re still worried that there’s an issue with the quality of your water supply, you need to get in touch with your water supplier. To find your supplier click here.