The standard faucets found and used through Toronto include: Cartridge These faucets are washerless with one or two handles. Its central indifference from other taps is its water temperature and pressure regulation. It has a removable stem cartridge that regulates the water that pours out by moving up and down. The water temperature is controlled by turning the handles side to side. Disc These single-handle taps have a handle connected to a full cylindrical body. They have a pressure balance cartridge for mixing cold and hot water in a small chamber. The temperature is, however, regulated by rotating the handle side-to-side. The two ceramic discs in the pressure chamber move up and down with the handle and control water pressure. Ball Ball faucets are single-handled and function by rotating on a small ball within its body. The little ball has small chambers that control the water pressure and temperature based on the position. These taps tend to lead to more leaks and problems than other variants. Compression Compression faucets may also have more leakage problems because it's the oldest type around. They function with a large washer wrapped around a large compression stem. Water temperature is regulated by independent hot and cold handles while twisting turns off the pressure.