About Berkey Water Filters
Berkey is a trusted name in gravity-fed water filtration, built for households that want clean, great-tasting water without electricity, plumbing, or installation. A Berkey water filter works entirely by gravity: you pour water from virtually any source into the upper stainless-steel chamber, and the Black Berkey Elements do the rest, delivering filtered water to the lower chamber ready to drink. The systems are easy to use, with no electricity, tools, or plumbing needed, whether you are filtering daily drinking water at home or preparing for travel and emergencies.
Eartheasy is an authorized Berkey retailer, so every Berkey water filter system and replacement element we carry is genuine and shipped directly to your door.
What a Berkey Water Filter Removes
The performance of every Berkey system comes from its Black Berkey Elements. They have been tested by accredited third-party labs that reported the elements exceed EPA and ANSI/NSF (Std. 53) protocol and address over 200 typical contaminants found in tap water and other freshwater sources.
Heavy metals: dramatically reduced along with inorganic minerals.
Trihalomethanes: disinfection byproducts found in treated water.
Pesticides, VOCs, and petroleum products: chemical contaminants reduced from a wide range of water sources.
Pharmaceuticals and perfluorinated chemicals: addressed across the testing categories.
Rust, silt, and sediment: filtered out along with fine particulates, and even radiologicals.
Importantly, Black Berkey Elements reduce harmful contaminants while retaining the beneficial minerals your body needs, so your water stays nourishing and tastes great. For homes concerned about fluoride or arsenic, the Berkey PF2 fluoride water filter threads directly onto the Black Berkey Elements to target those contaminants specifically, reducing fluoride by up to 95%.
Choosing the Right Berkey System
The best Berkey water filter system depends on how many people you are filtering for and how much water you use:
Travel Berkey: compact and portable, ideal for 1 to 3 people, small spaces, camping, and travel. Produces up to 2.75 gallons per hour when the upper chamber is full.
Big Berkey: our most popular size, ideal for 1 to 4 people and everyday countertop use. Produces up to 3.5 gallons per hour when the upper chamber is full, and is expandable from 2 to 4 Black Berkey Elements.
Both systems use the same proven Black Berkey Elements and include 2 elements as standard. The stainless-steel chambers are AISI 304 stainless steel assembled in the USA, and the Black Berkey Elements are made and assembled in the USA.
Long-Lasting, Low-Cost Filtration
A single set of two Black Berkey Elements is rated to treat up to 6,000 gallons, about 5 years of typical use, before replacement is recommended. The elements are re-cleanable during their lifetime: when the flow rate slows, simply brush them under running water, reinstall, and the system is ready again. When it is time to refresh your system, Eartheasy stocks genuine Berkey replacement filters, including Black Berkey Elements and PF2 fluoride filters, to keep your water clean for the long haul.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do Berkey filters last?
A set of two Black Berkey Elements is rated for up to 6,000 gallons, about 5 years of typical use, before replacement is recommended. Actual life may be shorter depending on the quality of your source water.
Do Berkey filters need electricity or plumbing?
No. Berkey systems are gravity-fed, with no electricity, tools, or installation required.
Can I reduce fluoride with a Berkey?
Yes. The Berkey PF2 fluoride water filter threads onto the Black Berkey Elements and reduces fluoride by up to 95%, along with arsenic, MTBE, and other heavy metal ions.
Are Berkey elements re-cleanable?
Yes. Black Berkey Elements can be re-cleaned during their lifetime by brushing them under running water when the flow rate decreases, so there is no need for frequent disposable filter replacements.
