Berkey filtration

Débit rapide et continu des filtres Berkey Phoenix NME : est-ce normal ?
Débit rapide et continu des filtres Berkey Phoenix NME : est-ce normal ? Oui, un débit plus élevé et continu avec les filtres Phoenix NME est tout à fait normal et ne constitue pas un défaut de fabrication ni un motif de retour. Les filtres Phoenix Gravity New Millennium Edition™ ont une conception différente de celle des éléments filtrants Black Berkey®. Leur matrice est moins dense et leur technologie est spécifiquement pensée pour l’eau du réseau municipal, ce qui permet d’obtenir un débit de filtration plus rapide tout en maintenant... Read more...
Information regarding the Sport Berkey® bottle and the Go Berkey® kit
Information regarding the Sport Berkey® bottle and the Go Berkey® kit We would like to inform you in complete transparency: the Departmental Directorate for the Protection of Populations of Yvelines (DDPP) is currently conducting an investigation concerning the filter bottle Sport 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? There Sport Berkey® filter bottle and his replacement filter are currently no longer available in France. THE Go Berkey® kit remains available, but... Read more...
Berkey® Status Update
Recently, Berkey management met with DOJ (US Department of Justice) and the new director of theEPA – Region 8. These exchanges were productive and the brand anticipates a favorable outcome Read more...
Do Black Berkey® elements remove PFAS and other PFCs from drinking water?
Information on PFAS PFAS: An Overview PFAS, a type of toxic chemical found in consumer products, has been getting a lot of attention lately. 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 the state's public water supplies, and Minnesota officials are considering a $700 million project to combat PFAS in Washington County's drinking water. What are PFAS? Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are... Read more...
Black Berkey® Element Test Results
Specially formulated 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. The gold standard in gravity-fed water filtration, genuine Black Berkey® elements are capable of greater contaminant reduction and longer life than virtually any other filter element on the market. Below are links to the test results for Black Berkey® elements: Test results on Black Berkey® elements: chemical reduction according to standards NSF 53 and NSF... Read more...
How should I clean my stainless steel chambers?
Wash the lower chamber once a month with soapy dishwater. Read more...
When and how to clean Black Berkey® elements?
Black Berkey ® elements do not necessarily need to be cleaned every time one cleans their Berkey ® system Read more...
Why is the Black Berkey filter different from other carbon filters?
Black Berkey filters Composition of filter elements The exact composition is a proprietary and patented formulation by Berkey Products, LLC, ensuring superior filtration quality and performance. The composition of the filter elements of these systems includes six distinct media types, among which activated carbon high quality, which is very effective in removing chemicals and improving the taste of water. This filter matrix is ​​very compact and contains millions of microscopic pores which create a tortuous path, thus optimizing the trapping of pollutants. Advanced technology Additionally, Black Berkey filters incorporate a... Read more...
Black Berkey® Element Specifications
Designed specifically to treat over 200 typical contaminants found in tap water and other fresh water sources. Read more...
The secret of Black Berkey filters
Discover Black Berkey® filter elements, designed to outperform traditional filters with an exclusive blend of media. These gravity filtration elements deliver exceptional performance, reducing a wide range of contaminants for purer, healthier water. Economical and durable, Black Berkey® filters are the ideal choice for quality drinking water, at a very advantageous cost per liter. 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...
Berkey faced with the classification of silver by the EPA in the United States
You can also watch our videos on this subject which deals with the conflict between the EPA and Berkey in the USA. instagram and on TikTok Silver itself is not considered a pesticide. However, silver compounds, such as silver nitrate and silver ions (Ag+), are known for their antimicrobial properties. Because of this antimicrobial activity, some forms of silver are used in products to prevent the growth of bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms. In the United States, products that claim to kill or repel bacteria or fungi are regulated as pesticides by the... Read more...
Do PF-2 filters contain aluminum?
Aluminum : It is a soft and ductile metallic element. It is a pure metal, with a shiny, silvery appearance. Activated Alumina : contained in PF-2 filters, is widely used in many industrial applications due to its adsorption properties. Its Structure is highly porous, which allows it to capture and retain a variety of molecules. Due to its large specific surface area and adsorption capacity, activated alumina (aluminum oxide, Al₂O₃) is commonly used as an adsorbent in gas and liquid purification, gas drying, chromatography, and other similar applications. It can remove... Read more...
Berkey® System Named Top Choice for Removal of “Forever Chemicals” PFAS.
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) recently tested 10 carafe-style or countertop water filtration systems for their ability to remove 25 individual per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (more commonly known as "PFAS") found in tap water. According to EWG testing, the Travel Berkey® Gravity Water Filtration System removed PFAS down to non-detectable levels, placing the system in the “Best Overall” category. The Travel Berkey® system was also praised for its large capacity (1.5 gallons) compared to other filters tested, as well as its "exceptionally long filter life" (each pair of genuine Black... Read more...
Big Berkey® Best High-Capacity Water Filter for Cesium Reduction Dans le monde imprévisible d'aujourd'hui, où un événement nucléaire tel qu'un accident de centrale électrique, une attaque terroriste ou même une guerre
Health Advocate: Big Berkey® Best High Capacity Water Filter for Cesium Reduction.
In today's unpredictable world, where a nuclear event such as a power plant accident Read more...
Travel Berkey® Mentioned in a TV news segment for its effectiveness in reducing PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances)
Travel Berkey® Mentioned in a TV news segment for its effectiveness in reducing PFAS The Travel Berkey® Gravity Water Filtration System was featured in a recent CBS Colorado News report on recent Environmental Working Group (EWG) testing to determine which water filters were most effective in removing PFAS from drinking water. In EWG testing, the Travel Berkey® system equipped with powerful Black Berkey® elements removed PFAS down to undetectable levels, placing the system in the “Best Overall” category. The Travel Berkey® system also offers larger capacity (1.5 gallons) and long... Read more...
New logo on Berkey systems!
In summer 2022, Berkey Filtration launched a brand new logo, marking a significant turning point in the evolution of the brand. The new logo design focuses on simplicity and cleanliness while reinforcing the Berkey® brand identity. The logo is based on a minimalist but powerful concept: an elegant rectangle that carefully encapsulates the name "Berkey®". The choice of a rectangle for the frame expresses the strength and reliability of Berkey water filtration systems, highlighting their commitment to quality and durability. This logo update also reflects a strategic decision by water... Read more...
The advantages of Berkey filters in 10 points
Worldwide recognized: The Berkey brand is renowned for its filter fountains of superior quality, which offer exceptional water filtration performance and sustainability in the long term. Here are ten reasons why choosing a Berkey filter fountain is a excellent investment to ensure the purity of the drinking water in your home or workplace Powerful water filters: Berkey filtration and purification systems are equipped with water filters powerful, called Black Berkey purification elements. These filters are capable of reducing oreliminate contaminants and pollutants the most common, such as bacteria, viruses, cysts, parasites, heavy metals, chlorine, volatile organic chemicals, pharmaceutical residues,... Read more...
Water filtration has many health benefits!
There water filtration has many benefits for health and well-being. First, it helps remove contaminants and impurities from water, making it a healthier and safer drinking source. This is because filtered water is free of bacteria, viruses, pesticides and heavy metals, which can prevent illness and infections.In addition, water filtration helps improve the water quality retaining beneficial minerals such as calcium and magnesium, making it a more hydrating and nutritious drink. It can also improve the taste and smell of water by removing chemicals and bad odors.Finally, water filtration is... Read more...
Berkey - What should I do if my system throughput is very slow?
If you have just purchased your Berkey system ® and the filters barely filter the water, the problem is usually due to high water tension. This high water tension prevents air from being purged from the micropores of the new purification elements. Your Black Berkey elements ™ must be primed to purge this air and allow water to pass through them. Included with your Black Berkey ™elements is a beige boot button and instructions for priming. Please remove your items from the unit, prime your items, then reinstall them into your unit. This should resolve the slow flow issue. If the... Read more...
Berkey - Why are there small marks on my Berkey inside.
It's quite common. A remnant of the manufacturing process, a weld mark. It's perfectly safe. The Berkeys are made of pure stainless steel, exterior, interior. There is therefore no risk of rust. or deterioration. Read more...
Berkey - Do Black Berkey® purification elements reduce dioxane?
Dioxane (also known as 1,4-dioxane, diethylene ether, and diethylene dioxide) is a chemical used as a solvent in industrial products such as paint and pesticides. It can also be found as a trace contaminant in consumer products such as shampoos, detergents and cosmetics. Drinking water can become contaminated with dioxane through discharges from manufacturing plants or leaking underground storage tanks. Once dioxane mixes with a drinking water source, it does not break down easily and tends to stay in the water.Although New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. has not conducted specific testing... Read more...
Berkey - Do Black Berkey® purification elements reduce bromate?
Bromate is a disinfectant byproduct that forms after bromine reacts with chemical oxidants such as ozone. This process can occur during the treatment of drinking water. Although New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. has not performed specific testing for bromate, we expect bromate reduction to occur for the following reasons:Bromate (BrO3-) is composed of bromine and oxygen.Bromate reduction has been reported in several studies to be achieved by the adsorption mechanism to attract bromate to the surface of carbon-based media. The bromate is then reduced to bromide (Br-).Black Berkey ® purification elements... Read more...
berkey - Do Black Berkey® purification elements remove chlorine from my pool water?
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the following are listed as sources not recommended for drinking water: Radiators, hot water boilers (domestic heating systems) Water from the toilet bowl or flush tank Water beds Pools and spas Common chemicals and contaminants found in swimming pools include: pH increaser, pH decreaser, Alkalinity increaser (sodium bicarbonate, baking soda), Alkalinity decreaser (hydrochloric acid, sodium bisulfate), Calcium hardness increaser, Chlorine, Bromine, Biguanide, cyanuric acid, ammonia, salt water, bacteria and other pathogens, algae, insects and animal waste. The presence and concentrations of these chemical... Read more...
Berkey - Does hydrogen peroxide harm Black Berkey® purification elements?
Hydrogen peroxide is a versatile compound that can be used as an oxidizing agent, disinfectant, antimicrobial agent, bleaching agent, etc. It is also commonly added to drinking water for disinfection purposes and to remove pollutants.Although New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. has not conducted specific testing for hydrogen peroxide, we expect that hydrogen peroxide will not have any adverse effects on Black Berkey ® purification elements for the following reasons:Hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ) is composed of hydrogen and oxygen.Hydrogen peroxide can easily break down into water and oxygen.When hydrogen... Read more...
Berkey - Do water filters 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 about 100 miles from 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 and... Read more...
Berkey - Why does the water look cloudy after filtering through Black Berkey® elements?
A small number of customers have reported that their water (which was clear before filtering) appeared cloudy after filtering it through Berkey systems ® equipped with Black Berkey ® Elements, and in conjunction, some experience very slow flow. NMCL sells a large number of Berkey systems ® and Black Berkey elements ® replacement worldwide each year, but isolated reports of water turbidity have come from a small handful of cities in North America. The largest number of cases came from the Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada area. Regarding issues reported by customers: Water Cloud: In an effort to investigate these claims,... Read more...
Berkey - What is the Micron Rating of 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 when it comes to 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... Read more...
Berkey - survivalist specialist
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 Crown berkey water filter 22.7 liters, 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 relatives for example. The Berkey™ fountain filter elements are more powerful than any other gravity filter elements currently available. The micropores of purification filters Black Berkey™, are so small that... Read more...
Recognizing an authentic Black Berkey® filter vs. a 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 continued vigilance and 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 boxes, there are... Read more...
How long does a Black Berkey filter last?
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, with 12 liters of daily filtration with tap water we obtain a lifespan 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 “Black Berkey” filter elements.Average filtration cost: 0.00675 euros per liter... Read more...
Berkey - 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 drug molecules have been identified that are likely to be found in your glass of water...France is the 4th largest consumer of medicines 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 that the... 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?DefinitionThis is a standard that guarantees that the product subject to it meets certain safety and public health standards.More specifically, regarding water filters, they must meet certain criteria:• The filtration system must be able to reduce certain contaminants, the list of which must be provided by the manufacturer,• The filtration system has a consistent structure and does not add harmful substances to the filtered water,• Advertising and documentation associated with the product... Read more...
Water parasites: CRYPTOSPORIDIUM AND GIARDIA, Main causes of diseases
common protozoan parasites that are two of the leading causes of waterborne diseases. Read more...
Do Berkey Light® systems contain BPA?
In the past, the systems Berkey Light ® 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 ®  . New 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 said in April 2008 that it was not recommending that... Read more...