Selma faucet leaks usually come from worn washers or cartridges, and in the town's many older homes, sink valves often need replacing too. Most faucets can be repaired. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Selma.
Selma's water and homes
Selma's main water system draws from the town's own groundwater wells and uses chlorine, not chloramine. The 2025 report lists a chlorine running average of 1.42 ppm and a pH of 7.9. Hardness isn't reported. A separate Selma-Countyline system distributes surface water purchased from Johnston County East; it had a trihalomethane violation in 2025 (93 ppb vs the 80 ppb limit). That's a utility treatment issue, not a faucet one. If you're on that system, the report explains it. The main system's report also notes a violation tied to lead service line inventory reporting, while its 2023 lead sampling was non-detect at the 90th percentile.
About 55% of Selma's homes were built before 1980, and the median is 1974. In the Downtown and West Selma historic districts, two-handle faucets and old stop valves are common. Permits for larger plumbing work start with Town of Selma zoning approval, then Johnston County Building Inspections.
What to do now
- Shut off the sink valves. If they won't move, close the main.
- Dry and observe. Run the water and find where it first appears.
- Clean the aerator. If flow is weak, rinse the screen.
- Check your bill. Note whether you're on the main system or Countyline.
- Photograph it. The faucet and the pipes below.
Signs and likely causes
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Spout drips | Worn washer and seat |
| Water at the handle | Packing or O-rings |
| Corroded fittings | Slow leak at valve or supply |
| Weak flow | Aerator or cartridge clog |
| Stiff handle | Worn stem |
What affects the cost
- Faucet type and age
- Replacing seized valves
- Corroded connections
- Repair vs replacement
- Timing of the visit
In a Selma house from the 1970s, the plumber will often suggest replacing the stop valves and old supply tubes while the water is already off, which avoids a second visit later. If the faucet itself is an original two-handle model with a corroded body, a new faucet may cost less over time than repeated rebuilds. A newer single-lever faucet usually just needs a cartridge.
When you call, you'll be connected with an independent plumber who works in Selma. Say which faucet is leaking, how many handles it has, and whether the valves under the sink still close. If you know whether your home is on the main town system or Countyline, mention that too.
Faucet Repair questions in Selma
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