As an avid RVer or van life enthusiast, you know that having a clean and safe water system is critical. Unfortunately, there are many different filters on the market, so how do you choose the best one for your needs? Finding Safe Drinking Water Can Prove Difficult Giardia and other water-borne illnesses aren’t just a […]
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Nourish Your Skin & Hair With Berkey Shower Filters
Do you ever feel like your skin and hair are dry and damaged after a shower? If so, it may be time to invest in a showerhead water filter. Berkey shower head water filters are renowned for removing harmful chemicals and impurities, making your skin and hair feel softer and more hydrated. Filter Out 98% […]
Berkey Water Filters Vs. Whole House Water Filters
You know you want to bring cleaner, purer water into your home. But should you choose a whole house water filter system using reverse osmosis or a Berkey water dispenser? Let’s take a few minutes to weigh the pros and cons of each. Understanding Reverse Osmosis Systems A whole house reverses osmosis system must be […]
New Stainless Steel Berkey Water View™ Spigots
USA Berkey Filters announces the availability of the new stainless steel Berkey® Water View™ Spigot. Created with durable food-grade stainless steel, the spigot is easy to install, plastic-free, and will fit a variety of our Berkey units and dispensers. 3 Sizes For The Stainless Steel Berkey Water View™ Spigots Our new Water View™ spigots work […]
How To Choose A Camping Water Filter
USA Berkey Filters is the water filter system you want by your side, whether camping, backpacking, or glamping. Regardless of your outdoor activities, clean water is essential for staying hydrated and healthy. Our water purification systems are gravity fed and allow you to make potable water from any fresh water source. When choosing a water […]
How Do I Prime My Black Berkey Water Filters?
If you’ve just purchased a Black Berkey water filter system, or if you’re replacing your old filters with new ones, you may be wondering whether you need to “prime” the filters. The answer is yes — it’s essential to prime every Black Berkey Filter before use. Priming ensures that they will work properly and effectively […]
How To Choose The Best Gravity Water Filter System
Gravity water filter systems have quickly become commonplace in most kitchens, as homeowners want to give their families the purest, cleanest drinking water possible. These devices are simple in design and a much more affordable and environmentally friendly way to purify water. Let’s discuss how to choose an effective and reliable gravity water filter system. […]
Berkey Water Filters vs Brita: Which Is Best?
Brita water filters are a household name, found on store shelves nationwide, but how do they stack up against advanced systems like Berkey water filters? Clean Water, Better Living While the U.S. generally has safe water, over 21 million Americans drink contaminated water that violates nationwide health standards. Over 60% of Americans are concerned about […]
First Steps for Using Your Berkey System
Once you receive your Berkey System, we recommend taking the following steps in order to make the most out of beginning to use your Berkey Water System: 1. Inspect your system & confirm you have all parts. Once you remove your Berkey from the box, inspect the chambers, lid, and spigot visibly. Do the same […]
What Should I Do During A Boil Order or Boil Water Advisory?
What is a boil order or boil water advisory and why do they happen? When public tap water becomes unsafe to consume, drink, or use, an announcement is made by the entities responsible for ensuring its safety, typically local governments and water districts or municipal utility companies. In such cases, water has become contaminated with […]
Can the Black Berkey® Elements Remove Volcanic Ash from Drinking Water?
According to the Smithsonian Institution’s Global Volcanism Program via the National Museum of Natural History, the most recent continuing eruption of a volcano worldwide is Ecuador’s Wolf Volcano. Wolf began erupting on January 6, 2022 and recently stopped erupting on March 17, 2022. As of Wolf’s eruption stop date, there were 48 total volcanoes reported […]
NEW Berkey Product: The Berkey® Filter Priming Starter Kit
Starting today and moving forward, April 1, 2022, every Berkey® Water Filter System will include the new Berkey® Filter Priming Starter Kit. This kit consists of: (1) Prime Rite™ Universal Adapter (Only for use with faucet) (1) Prime Rite™ Fluoride Element Adapter (1) Steel Anti-Airlock Clip (2) Red Food Dye Vials Prime Rite™ Universal Adapter […]
Using My Berkey Systems During an Emergency
When I lived in southern California, I used my Berkeys during boil water alerts, earthquakes, and for long-term camping trips. Here in Texas, I’ve used my Berkey® Water Filter Systems during blackouts, boil water alerts, and brown outs, in addition to our daily usage within our home. Whenever I’ve used freshwater sources such as lake, […]
The 3 Times My Sport Berkey Water Bottle Saved My Day
In my almost twenty years of using Berkey® products, my Sport Berkey Water Filter Bottles have come in handy during many situations. Here are three that stand out to me. On the Trail One of the joys of living in southern California is the ability to start your day at the beach, enjoy lunch in […]
Three Reasons for Buying My First Water Filter
1. To Improve the Quality of My Drinking Water I grew up drinking water out of the kitchen faucet and a hot garden hose (the water tasted like PVC). I didn’t know anything better existed. All of my friends drank the same water in their homes too! Fast forward to my early twenties when I […]
Are the Black Berkey® Elements able to remove microscopic parasites that cause giardiasis and cryptosporidiosis?
Giardiasis and cryptosporidiosis are intestinal infections caused by the protozoan parasites giardia lamblia and cryptosporidium parvum. The ailments are often caused by ingesting water or food contaminated by the feces from infected animals and humans. Symptoms of giardiasis and cryptosporidiosis can include diarrhea, gas, nausea, and cramps. The parasites are commonly found in outdoor water sources such as […]
What Can Cause My Water to 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 a very slow flow rate. NMCL sells a large number of Berkey® systems and replacement Black Berkey® Elements globally each year, yet isolated reports of water […]
Berkey PF-2™ Fluoride & Arsenic Reduction Elements and Activated Alumina (Aluminum Oxide)
Recently, we learned of concerns expressed online regarding the use of activated alumina in the Berkey® PF-2™ Fluoride & Arsenic Reduction Elements (PF-2s). In the name PF-2, the “PF” stands for post-filter because they are a secondary filtering media that attach directly to the Black Berkey® Elements. The misconception about the media technology used exclusively […]
Do Black Berkey® Purification Elements Reduce Bromate from Tap Water?
Bromate is a disinfectant byproduct that is formed after bromine reacts with chemical oxidants such as ozone. This process can occur during the treatment of drinking water. While New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. has not conducted specific testing for bromate, our expectation is that reduction of bromate should occur for the following reasons: Bromate (BrO3-) is […]
Are Berkey Systems able to remove Chromium 6 from water?
The short answer is Yes! Black Berkey elements have been tested to remove greater than 99.8% of Chromium 6. In fact, Both the Black Berkey purification elements and the Berkey Sport Bottle have laboratory testing, showing both Chromium and Chromium 6 reduction. It is important to note though, that not all forms of Chromium are […]
Scrubbing Your Black Berkey Elements & Shining Your Stainless Steel Berkey Water System
Our Pro-Care™ Maintenance Kit is designed for use with stainless steel Berkey® Water Systems, such as the Go Berkey Kit, Travel, Big, Royal, Imperial, and Crown Berkey Systems. In our previous post, we discussed the Flo-Duck™ Anti-Airlock Clip & Lid Holder. In this short article, we’ll discuss using the blue mini-scrub pad to clean your […]
The Flo-Duck™ Anti-Airlock Clip & Lid Holder
What is airlock & how does it happen in my Berkey® Water System? Airlock is caused when the upper and lower chambers fit together a little too snug. In technical terms, the air pressure inside the bottom chamber is lower than the air pressure on the outside. This creates a vacuum-effect, causing the water to […]
Does Your 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 a very slow flow rate. NMCL sells a large number of Berkey® systems and replacement Black Berkey® Elements globally each year, yet isolated reports of water […]
NEW Maintenance Kit Available for Use with Berkey Systems
We are happy to announce our exclusive new product, the Pro-Care™ Maintenance Kit† for use with your Berkey®‡ Water System. What’s in the kit? (1) Flo-Duck™ Lid Holder & Anti-Airlock Clip (1) Tru-Shine™ Microfiber Clean/Polish Glove (1) Easy-to-Use Red Food Coloring Dropper (1) Compact Filter Scrub Pad (1) Small Spigot Brush (1) Set of Instructions […]
When and how do I clean the Black Berkey® Elements?
The Black Berkey® Elements don’t necessarily need to be cleaned every time you clean your Berkey® unit. However, this can vary depending on your area and water source. In certain areas, the water is much dirtier than normal, and will necessitate cleaning the elements more frequently, possibly even more than cleaning the rest of the […]
Can I use my Berkey® system to filter water from my dehumidifier?
Dehumidifiers that use refrigeration will have cold metal tubes to turn water vapor from a gas to a liquid. According to the EPA, stagnant condensate water can harbor biological contaminants, including mold, mildew and algae, especially if the collection bucket isn’t cleaned regularly. These contaminants have the potential for causing diseases such as hypersensitivity pneumonitis […]