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Taps can be left on if there is no sense of ownerships, if children like to play and don't know why the tap should be closed or if they are broken. (Brass taps are not so strong) Tjhere are automatic shut off taps available some are to stiff for children to use easily, others have plastic comp[onents with springs that don't survive wear and tear. Drainage aroudn waterpoint/tap stands is important. Temprary facilities for displaced persons have more issues, probaby best to ask the users why the taps aren't turned off. Could be maintenance, knowledge transference to children, sense of ownership, many things yes its a realand common issue!

Taps can be left on if there is no sense of ownerships, ownership, if children like to play and don't know why the tap should be closed or if they are broken. (Brass broken (brass taps are not so strong) Tjhere strong). There are automatic shut off shut-off taps available - some are to too stiff for children to use easily, others have plastic comp[onents components with springs that don't survive wear and tear. tear.

Drainage aroudn waterpoint/tap around water points / tap stands is important. Temprary important. Temporary facilities for displaced persons have more issues, probaby probably best to ask the users why the taps aren't turned off. Could be maintenance, knowledge transference to children, the sense of ownership, many things yes its things - so yes, it's a realand real and common issue!