Blog - Berkey filtration

Is an NSF certified filter necessarily the best?
NSF certification is a guarantee of seriousness, but it does not say everything about the real performance of a filter. Find out what the NSF standards really assess, the concept of a “claim”, and how to objectively compare two gravity water filters. Read more...
Berkey Phoenix NME, Fast, continuous flow rate from the filters: is this normal?
Fast, continuous flow rate from the Berkey Phoenix NME filters: is this normal? Yes, higher, continuous flow rate with the Phoenix NME higher, continuous flow with Phoenix NME filters filters is completely normal and does not constitute a manufacturing defect or reason for back. The Phoenix Gravity New Millennium Edition™ filters have a different design than the Black Berkey® filter elements. Their matrix is less dense and their technology is specifically designed for municipal network water, which makes it possible to obtain a faster filtration rate while maintaining high contaminant... Read more...
Information concerning the Sport Berkey® bottle and the Go Berkey® kit
Information concerning the Sport Berkey® bottle and the Go Berkey® kit We would like to inform you in complete transparency: the Yvelines Departmental Directorate for the Protection of Populations (DDPP) is currently conducting an investigation concerning the Sport filter bottle Berkey® and its replacement filter. Pending official conclusions, Berkey has decided to temporarily suspend the sale of these items in France. 👉 What does this imply? The Berkey® Sport filter bottle and its replacement filter are currently no longer available in France. France. The Go Berkey® kit remains available, but... Read more...
An incredible event: the new Berkey filters arrive before the end of the year!
Big news for all users of gravity filtration systems: Berkey announces the arrival of new official filters before the end of the year. Read more...
Mise à jour sur la situation de Berkey®
Recently, Berkey management met with DOJ (U.S. Department of Justice) and the new Director ofEPA – Region 8. These exchanges were productive and the brand anticipates a favorable outcome Read more...
Six tips for limiting your daily exposure to microplastics
Six tips for limiting your daily exposure to microplastics Invisible to the naked eye, microplastics are invading our environment and our bodies. It is estimated that we could inhale up to 68,000 particles per day, according to a recent study. Here are six simple actions to limit this exposure – with concrete and sustainable solutions. 1. Drink filtered water rather than bottled water Plastic bottled water is one of the main sources of microplastics, due to residue from the packaging and cap. Even glass bottles are not completely exempt. Tap... Read more...
Do Black Berkey® Elements remove PFAS and other PFCs from drinking water?
PFAS Information PFAS: An Overview PFAS, a type of toxic chemical found in consumer products, is getting a lot of attention in consumer products temps. Consumer Reports recently conducted a study of 47 bottled waters and found concentrations of PFAS higher than those recommended by some experts. Michigan recently adopted some of the nation's strictest standards for PFAS limits for public water supplies in the state, and Minnesota officials are considering a $700 million project to address PFAS in Washington County's drinking water. What are PFAS? Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances... Read more...
Black Berkey® Element Test Results
Specially formulated to treat over 200 typical contaminants found in tap water and other fresh water sources Read more...
When and how to clean Black Berkey® elements?
Black Berkey ® elements do not necessarily need to be cleaned every time we clean their Berkey ® system Read more...
How should I clean my stainless steel chambers?
Wash the lower chamber once a month with soapy dishwater. Read more...
The Black Berkey filter and other carbon filters?
The exact composition is a proprietary and patented formulation by Berkey Products, LLC, ensuring superior quality and filtration performance. Read more...
Berkey Info, What a TDS Meter Can (and Cannot) Tell You
Many people – and a number of water filtration companies – would have you believe that TDS (total dissolved solids) meter readings are the best measure of water's overall suitability for drinking, which is completely false. Read more...
Black Berkey® Element Specifications
Designed specifically to treat over 200 typical contaminants found in tap water and other fresh water sources. Our unique Black Berkey® elements are made from a proprietary blend of media and are backed by independent third-party testing. Read more...
The Secret to Black Berkey Filters
Our unique Black Berkey elements are made from a proprietary blend of media designed to work synergistically and specifically target contaminants, far surpassing the reduction capabilities of filters composed solely of activated carbon or ceramic materials.  Read more...
Do Berkey Light® systems contain BPA?
In the past, Berkey Light ® systems were made of food-grade polycarbonate approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. Some research suggests that polycarbonates are known to leach BPA (bisphenol-A) when exposed to high-strength industrial-grade alkaline detergents or when repeatedly exposed to temperatures above 192 degrees Fahrenheit (over 88 degrees Celsius); neither occurs when using the Berkey Light system ® . Further studies regarding possible leaching of BPA are underway. A lot of misinformation has also been circulating on the airwaves and on the Internet. The FDA stated... Read more...
Water Parasites: CRYPTOSPORIDIUM AND GIARDIA, Leading Causes of Disease
Found all over the world, Cryptosporidium parvum (often called simply "Crypto") and Giardia lamblia ("Giardia") are common protozoan parasites that are two of the leading causes of waterborne diseases.What is a protozoan? Read more...
The NSF standard and Berkey filters©
What is the NSF standard, what is it for? ? And do Berkey© filters meet the standards of this standard? Definition: This is a standard which guarantees that the product subject to it meets certain safety and public health standards. Read more...
Filter drug residues with the Black Berkey® filter
Antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, anti-cancer drugs, antidepressants, contraceptive pills are some of the drugs whose residues are now found in natural waters. Nearly 4,000 identified drug molecules are likely to be found in your glass of water...France is the 4th largest consumer of drugs in the world! And if the French buy so much, it’s because they consume just as much. However, these medications are not completely broken down by the body after absorption. The residues passing through the stools and urine ultimately end up in wastewater which the treatment plants are... Read more...
What is the lifespan of a Black Berkey filter?
The quantity of filterable water from a "Black Berkey" filter element: 11,350 liters with tap water and up to 4 times less with "recovered" water Lifespan of 2 filter elements: Let's take an example, at 12 liters of daily filtration with tap water we obtain a duration of approximately 5 years (and 1 and a half to 5 years with recovered water depending on the quantity of impurities).An abnormally high level of limescale can considerably reduce the lifespan of the "Black Berkey" filter element filtersAverage filtration cost: 0.00675 euros per... Read more...
Recognizing an authentic Black Berkey® filter vs copy
We draw your attention to the fact that counterfeit Berkey® products have been found on the market. Unscrupulous individuals or companies try to pass off their generic carbon block filters as authentic Berkey® products by putting them in boxes that they have tried to reproduce as authentic. We are investigating the source to take action against them. However, we need your vigilance and continued assistance in identifying anyone who may be selling counterfeit products. The first generation of berkey holograms, now (obsolete). Although counterfeit boxes look very similar to genuine... Read more...
I have heard that algae may grow in the water when using the Berkey Light®
It is possible for algae to grow in the Berkey Light ® due to two factors. The first is that Berkey ® systems remove all chemicals that would inhibit algae growth. The second is light. If the LED on the base stays on constantly, it can encourage algae growth. This situation can also occur if the Berkey ® system is placed next to or near a sunny window where it receives direct sunlight. This can be avoided by moving the system or not using LED lights as much. Another resolution... Read more...
Survivalism and the Berkey water filter
Specialist in survivalism, Berkey, is a water filtration system in all circumstances. Virtually no other filtration element can duplicate its water filtration performance. Fully configured with the Crown berkey 22.7 liter water filter, this system can serve up to 600 people per day in an emergency. Its filtration capacity makes it possible to cope with larger occasional requests for pure water, when you receive loved ones for example. The filter elements of the Berkey™ fountain are more powerful than any other gravity filter elements currently available. The micropores of the... Read more...
What is the Micron rating for Black Berkey® purification elements
Regarding micron rating, NMCL does not use or publish a micron rating for Black Berkey® elements for the following reasons: There is a lot of confusion regarding nominal and absolute micron ratings. An absolute micron rating is one that indicates the maximum pore size expected in an item. The micron rating is the average pore size in the element. This means that if 90% of the pores are 0.02 microns and 10% are 2 microns, one could argue that the nominal micron rating is 0.2 microns, which would imply that disease-causing bacteria and... Read more...
Why does water look cloudy after filtering through Black Berkey® Elements?
A small number of customers have reported that their water (which was clear before filtering) appears cloudy after filtering it through Berkey ® systems equipped with Black Berkey ® Elements, and in conjunction, some are experiencing very low flow slow. NMCL sells a large number of replacement Berkey ® systems and Black Berkey ® elements worldwide each year, but isolated reports of water turbidity have come in from a small handful of cities in North America. The largest number of cases were from the Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada area. Regarding customer reported issues: Water clouding: In an effort to investigate... Read more...
Do Berkey® Systems remove volcanic ash from drinking water?
Volcanic eruptions are among the most breathtaking, yet terrifying and destructive, natural disasters on planet Earth. Lava can reach temperatures above 2,000°F and destroy everything in its path. While lava is usually contained within about 100 miles of the eruption, volcanic smoke, gases and ash can darken the sky and travel hundreds or even thousands of miles. Volcanic ash is composed of tiny, jagged pieces of rock and glass and can contain deposits of minerals, heavy metals and various chemicals, some of which are corrosive and harmful and can contaminate soil, vegetation... Read more...