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. The gold standard in gravity water filtration, Genuine Black Berkey® Elements provide superior contaminant reduction and longer life than virtually any other filter element on the market.
Black Berkey® Elements formulation has been tested by accredited third-party laboratories to exceed NSF/ANSI Standard 53.
Black Berkey® Elements have been tested and confirmed to eliminate or significantly reduce the contaminants listed below:
TRIHALOMETHANES Eliminated up to limits not detectable in the laboratory: Bromodichloromethane, Bromoform, Chloroform, Dibromochloromethane.
INORGANIC MINERALS Eliminated up to limits not detectable in the laboratory: Chloramine, Chloride, Residual Chlorine (Total Residual Chlorine), Free Chlorine
HEAVY METALS (HIGH & LOW PH LEVELS) Aluminum, Antimony, Barium, Beryllium, Bismuth, Cadmium, Cobalt, Chromium, Chromium 6, Copper, Iron, Lead, Mercury, Molybdenum, Nickel, Vanadium, Zinc.
PHARMACEUTICAL DRUG CONTAMINANTS Eliminated to non-laboratory detectable limits: Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Carbamazepine, Ciprofloxacin HCl, Erythromycin USP, Sulfamethoxazole, Trimethoprim, Bisphenol A, Diclofenac Sodium, 4-para-Nonylphenol, 4-tert-Octylphenol, Primidone, Progesterone, Gemfibrozil, Ibuprofen, Naproxen Sodium, Triclosan.
Pesticides & Volatile Organic Compounds (Semi-VOCs) Eliminated to levels not detectable in the laboratory and more.
| Column 1 | Column 2 |
|---|---|
| 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane | 1,3-Dichlorobenzene |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane (TCA) | 1,3-Dichloropropene |
| 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane | 1,4-Dichlorobenzene |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | 2,2-Dichloropropane |
| 1,1,2-Trichlorotrifluoroethane | 2,4,5-T |
| 1,1-Dichloroethane (1,1-DCA) | 2,4,5-TP (Silvex) |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene (1,1-DCE) | 2,4-D |
| 1,1-Dichloropropene | 2,4-DB |
| 1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene | 2-Butanone (MEK) |
| 1,2,3-Trichloropropane | 2-Chlorotoluene |
| 1,2,4-Trichloro benzene | 2-Hexanone |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2-Methyl-2-propanol |
| 1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane (DBCP) | 3,5-Dichlorobenzoic Acid |
| 1,2-Dibromoethane | 3-Hydroxycarbofuran |
| 1,2-Dichloro-1,1,2-trifluoroethane (CFC) 123a) | 4-Bromofluorobenzene |
| 1,2-Dichlorobenzene | 4-Chlorotoluene |
| 1,2-Dichlorobenzene-d4 | 4-Isopropyltoluene |
| 1,2- Dichloroethane | 4-Methyl-2-pentanone |
| 1,2-Dichloropropane | 4-Nitrophenol |
| 1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene | 4,4′-DDD |
En Additionally, Black Berkey® elements also eliminate or reduce: Arsenic, Fluorene, Manganese, MBAS, PCBs, petroleum products (gasoline, diesel, crude oil, kerosene, mineral spirits, refined oil), Selenium, Thallium, Rust, Silt, Sediment, Turbidity, Off-tastes and odors.
*For a complete list of all contaminants eliminated or reduced, please visit the website at www.berkeywater.com. For heavy metals, inorganic minerals, pesticides, petroleum products, pharmaceuticals, semi-VOC, THM, VOC; the reduction exceeded laboratory detection limits.
