How can excessive splashing from a faucet be prevented or corrected?
In some applications a specific sink and faucet combination can result in excessive splashing when the water hits the bottom of the sink. The most common reason for this is when a shallow sink is paired with a faucet that is too tall, is wall-mounted too high, or puts out too much water. Faucets can have many different flow rates from water saving rates of less than 2.5 GPM to waterfall faucets that have a flow rate upwards of 6 GPM. Normally, a standard sized faucet with a relatively low flow rate and aerator would be preferred when using a sink with a depth of less than 4″. An aerator allows the water to fall softly when it hits the sink and can make a big difference if there is a splashing problem. If a wall-mounted faucet is used, it should be mounted no higher than 4″ above the edge of the sink, particularly if the sink is shallow and/or a waterfall faucet (or faucet with no aerator) is being used. There are companies that manufacture inline flow restrictors, which can lower the f
