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A faucet is a tool for delivering water from a plumbing system. It can consist of the following components: spout, handle(s), lift up rod, cartridge, aerator, mixing chamber, and drinking water inlets. Once the handle is turned on, the valve starts and control buttons water stream adjustment under any normal water or heat range condition. The faucet is usually manufactured from brass, though die-cast zinc and chrome-plated plastic are also used.

Nearly all personal faucets are single or dual-control cartridge faucets. Some single-control types use a plastic or metal core, which operates vertically. Others use a metal ball, with spring-loaded silicone seals recessed in to the faucet body. The less expensive dual-control faucets contain nylon cartridges with silicone seals. Some faucets have a ceramic-disc cartridge that is a lot more durable.

Faucets must adhere to water conservation regulations. In the United States, bath basin faucets are now limited by 2 gal (7.6 L) of normal water per minute, while shower and tub faucets are limited to 2.5 gal (9.5 L).

Faucets run typically eight minutes per capita each day (pcd), relating to a study by the American Water Works Connection Research Groundwork completed in 1999 that was based on water use data accumulated from 1,188 residences. In daily pcd use indoor drinking water use was at 69 gal (261 L), with faucet use third highest at 11 gal (41.6 L) pcd. In residences with water-conserving accessories, faucets shifted up to second at 11 gal (41.6 L) pcd. Faucet use was strongly related to household size. The addition of teens and adults increases water use. Tap use is also negatively related to the number of persons working outside the home and is lower for many who have an automatic dishwasher.The processing process for faucets is becoming automated highly, with computers handling almost all of the machines. Productivity and efficiency have thus improved over the years.

Production and efficiency have improved upon over time. The essential process contains forming the key body of the faucet (some-times like the spout if no swivel is necessary), applying a finish, and then assembling the various components, followed by packaging and inspection. The faucet industry has also been impacted by environmental regulations, that have required special processes to be developed.