Berkey® - Black Berkey® Element Specifications
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 water filtration, genuine Black Berkey® elements are capable of greater contaminant reduction and longer life than virtually any other filter element on the market.
Black Berkey ® Element formulation has been tested by accredited third-party laboratories to exceed NSF/ANSI Standard 53.
Contaminants eliminated or reduced:
- TRIHALOMETHANES
- INORGANIC MINERALS
- HEAVY METALS (HIGH AND LOW PH)
- CONTAMINANT PHARMACEUTICAL DRUGS
- Pesticides and (semi)volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
- And many others
Contaminants eliminated or reduced:
| Category | Contaminants |
|---|---|
| TRIHALOMETHANES | Bromodichloromethane, bromoform, chloroform, Dibromochloromethane |
| INORGANIC MINERALS | Chloramine, chloride, residual chlorine (total residual chlorine), free chlorine |
| HEAVY METALS (HIGH AND LOW PH) | Aluminum, antimony, barium, beryllium, bismuth, cadmium, cobalt, chromium, chromium 6, copper, iron, lead, mercury, molybdenum, nickel, vanadium, zinc |
| CONTAMINANT PHARMACEUTICAL DRUGS | Acetaminophen, caffeine, carbamazepine, Ciprofloxacin HCl, Erythromycin USP, sulfamethoxazole, trimethoprim, Bisphenol A, diclofenac sodium, 4-para-nonylphenol, 4-tert-octylphenol, Primidone, progestrone, gemfibrozil, Ibuprofen, naproxen sodium, Triclosan |
| Pesticides and (semi)volatile organic compounds (VOCs) | See the List of filtered items |
Contaminants also removed or reduced:
- Arsenic
- Fluorene
- Manganese
- MBAS
- PCB
- Petroleum products (gasoline, diesel, crude oil, kerosene, mineral spirits, refined petroleum)
- Selenium
- Thallium
- Rust
- Silt
- Sediment
- Turbidity
- Unpleasant tastes and odors