Umatilla County sits on well and municipal water with mineral content on the higher end, and that water is hard on faucet internals in a way it isn't in cities pulling from softer sources. Cartridges and O-rings that might last 12 to 15 years elsewhere often start failing closer to year eight or nine here. Homeowners in Hermiston tend to notice the same pattern: the handle gets stiff first, then a drip shows up at the spout, then the finish starts pitting near the base.
None of that means the faucet was a bad brand. It means the water in this part of Oregon works faster than most manufacturers design for. We see it constantly on service calls, which is part of why we keep replacement parts for the major brands on hand instead of special-ordering them. If your faucet is showing any of these signs, waiting rarely saves money. A $6 washer today is cheaper than a warped countertop from months of slow dripping under the sink.