Berkey Water News

A New Era in Gravity-Fed Filtration Introducing the Phoenix Gravity New Millennium Edition Filter Elements — engineered for high-performance in gravity-fed systems and officially endorsed by Berkey®. As listed on your product page: “Officially endorsed by New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. for use in Berkey® and other gravity-fed systems. Designed as a high-performance, economical replacement for Black Berkey® Elements.” purewater4life These filters bring together cutting-edge med

Why Whole House Water Filtration Matters When most people think about water filters, they picture a benchtop or under-sink unit. But drinking water is only one part  of your household water use. You shower in it, wash clothes in it, cook with it, clean with it — every tap matters. A whole house water filter  treats the water before it enters your home , giving you clean, filtered water everywhere. That means fresher showers, cleaner laundry, better tasting water, and less wea

Why Choose a Berkey Water Filter System? At our store, we stock the full Berkey range — from compact units for travel to larger systems for families and offices. As our page states: “Powerful, Portable and Proven – The Gold Standard in Water Filtration.” Here’s why Berkey stands out for Australian homes, travellers and outdoor adventurers alike: No plumbing or electricity required  — Ideal for rental properties, off-grid living, caravans, or simply adding a layer of protectio

Clean and safe drinking water is essential for Australian households. However, multiple contaminants are now being detected in our water supplies. Chemicals such as PFAS , microplastics , pesticides , and even traces of pharmaceuticals have been found in drinking water across the country. Here, we aim to highlight the main sources of contamination, how they enter our water systems, and their potential health impacts. This is the first in our Pure Water 4 Life water quality

Clean water is vital for our survival. Not only does it quench our thirst, but it also plays a crucial role in maintaining our health and...

PFAS is a large and growing health concern. What is it and how do we protect ourselves.

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are often called "forever chemicals." These synthetic compounds are notorious for their persistence in the environment and their resistance to degradation. In Australia, especially in areas like Sydney, the detection of PFAS in water sources has raised concerns. This issue has sparked discussions about potential health implications and how local PFAS levels align with international safety standards. Detection of PFAS in Sydney's Wate

Reciently the presence of PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) has emerged as a significant issue, especially regarding water...

Berkey Vs The EPA EPA in an attempt to regulate gravity fed water filters reclassified Berkey’s Black Berkey elements as pesticides ( The EPA’s definition of  “pesticides”  are substances or mixtures of substances that are intended to prevent, destroy, repel, or mitigate pests.) and the EPA’s definition of Pest is  "(1) any  insect , rodent, nematode, fungus, weed, or (2) any other form of terrestrial or aquatic plant or animal life or virus, bacteria, or other micro-organism

Fluoride in our water, What is it? Is it safe? Can it be removed? Fluoride In Our Water is a topic I speak to many costumers about when they are considering what water filter system to purchase for their home. There is so much information on the internet and via social media it is hard to get well referenced information to make an informed decision on. To try and assist in answering these question and provide knowledge we have included two valuable articles here on Fluoride.