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

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

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

Faucets run typically eight minutes per capita each day (pcd), relating to a report by the North american Water Works Relationship Research Foundation completed in 1999 that was based on normal water use data collected 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 moved up to second at 11 gal (41.6 L) pcd. Sink use was strongly related to home size. The addition of teens and adults increases water use. Tap use is also negatively related to the amount of persons working outside the home and is lower for many who have an programmed dishwasher.The processing process for faucets has become computerized highly, with computers controlling most of the machines. Output and efficiency have thus increased over the years.

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