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A faucet is a device for delivering drinking water from a domestic plumbing system. It can consist of the following components: spout, handle(s), lift up rod, cartridge, aerator, blending chamber, and drinking water inlets. When the handle is turned on, the valve starts and regulates this particular stream modification under any drinking water or temperatures condition. The faucet is usually manufactured from brass, though die-cast zinc and chrome-plated plastic are used also.

Nearly all home faucets are dual-control or solitary cartridge faucets. Some single-control types use a metal or plastic 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 much more durable.

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

Faucets run an average of eight minutes per capita per day (pcd), corresponding to a study by the American Water Works Connection Research Base completed in 1999 that was based on drinking water use data gathered from 1,188 residences. In daily pcd use indoor 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 fixtures, faucets changed up to second at 11 gal (41.6 L) pcd. Sink use was tightly related to to home size. The addition of teens and adults increases water use. Sink use is also negatively related to the amount of persons working outside the home and is leaner for those who have an automated dishwasher.The making process for faucets is becoming highly computerized, with computers controlling almost all of the machines. Productivity and efficiency have thus advanced over the years.

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