Why are there two taps in England: one for hot water and one for cold water?
British life, as we know, differs in many ways from ours.
In the UK, windows open outwards, houses have wheeled bins and bathrooms have a cord instead of a light switch.
But what surprises tourists most is the British water supply. In Britain, there are two taps in washbasins: one for cold water, the other for hot water.
Why are there two taps in England?
This is how it happened historically. When the first running water appeared in Great Britain, hot and cold water were supplied to the house separately.
Cold water suitable for drinking was supplied through a central main.
The hot water came from a tank located in the attic of the house and was not suitable for drinking.
To prevent contamination of clean cold water with bacteria through the mixer, two taps were installed.
In 1999, mixer taps were officially allowed in the UK, but in older houses you can still see wash basins with two taps.
