Berkey Water Filters
Not all water filters are created equal. Some remove only the minimal amounts of pathogens from the water, while others, such as Berkey filters, do more and exceed ANSI/NSF standards. A Berkey water filter is considered a portable filtration and purification device that can be used in normal and hostile environments. From filtering rain to pond water, a Berkey filter removes 100 percent of all pathogens. But, while a Berkey water filter removes viruses, bacteria, cysts, parasites, chemicals, and heavy metals, it won’t remove the necessary nutrients.
If you’re looking to buy a Berkey water filtering system, EarthWave Living sells various sizes for small to large groups of people. Some of these include:
•Travel Berkey, which is designed for small families and outdoor activities. This water filter holds 1.5 gallons and can filter 2.75 gallons per hour.
•Big Berkey filters, which are for groups of eight to sixteen people and for emergency use. Each Big Berkey filter has a 2.1 gallon storage capacity and filters 3.5 gallons per hour.
•Royal Berkey filters are ideal for home use for large families. The filter holds three gallons and filters four gallons per hour.
•Imperial and Crown filters are designed for medium-sized groups.
• Berkey Light water filter, which is ideal for small groups or families. With a lightweight design, this plastic filtration system is BPA free, stores 2.5 gallons, and filters 3.75 gallons per hour.
Black Berkey water filters accompany every filtration system. No matter if you’re using a Big or Light Berkey system, each one comes with one to two Black Berkey water filters. A Black Berkey uses several filtration processes at once to remove 100 percent of all pathogens from the water. In addition to the substances mentioned above, a Black Berkey water filter removes all viruses, trihalomethanes, bromodichloromethanes, inorganic minerals, fertilizers, fluoride, and volatile organic compounds.
