Designed specifically 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 provide superior contaminant reduction and longer life than virtually any other filter element on the market.
The formulation of Black Berkey® elements has been tested by accredited third-party laboratories to exceed NSF/ANSI Standard 53.
Black Berkey® elements have been tested and confirmed to eliminate or significantly reduce the contaminants listed below:
TRIHALOMETHANES Eliminated to non-detectable limits in the laboratory: Bromodichloromethane, Bromoform, Chloroform, Dibromochloromethane.
INORGANIC MINERALS Eliminated to non-detectable limits in the laboratory: Chloramine, Chloride, Residual chlorine (Total residual chlorine), Free chlorine
HEAVY METALS (HIGH & LOW PH LEVELS) Aluminum, Antimony, Barium, Beryllium, Bismuth, Cadmium, Cobalt, Chromium, Chromium 6, Copper, Iron, Lead, Mercury, Molybdenum, Nickel, Vanadium, Zinc.
PHARMACEUTICAL DRUG CONTAMINANTS Eliminated to levels not detectable in the laboratory: Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Carbamazepine, Ciprofloxacin HCl, Erythromycin USP, Sulfamethoxazole, Trimethoprim, Bisphenol A, Diclofenac Sodium, 4-para-Nonylphenol, 4-tert-Octylphenol, Primidone, Progesterone, Gemfibrozil, Ibuprofen, Naproxen Sodium, Triclosan.
Pesticides & Volatile Organic Compounds (Semi-VOCs) Eliminated to non-detectable limits in the laboratory and beyond.
| Column 1 | Column 2 |
|---|---|
| 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane | 1,3-Dichlorobenzene |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane (TCA) | 1,3-Dichloropropene |
| 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane | 1,4-Dichlorobenzene |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | 2,2-Dichloropropane |
| 1,1,2-Trichlorotrifluoroethane | 2,4,5-T |
| 1,1-Dichloroethane (1,1-DCA) | 2,4,5-TP (Silvex) |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene (1,1-DCE) | 2,4-D |
| 1,1-Dichloropropene | 2,4-DB |
| 1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene | 2-Butanone (MEK) |
| 1,2,3-Trichloropropane | 2-Chlorotoluene |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | 2-Hexanone |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2-Methyl-2-propanol |
| 1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane (DBCP) | 3,5-Dichlorobenzoic Acid |
| 1,2-Dibromoethane | 3-Hydroxycarbofuran |
| 1,2-Dichloro-1,1,2-trifluoroethane (CFC 123a) | 4-Bromofluorobenzene |
| 1,2-Dichlorobenzene | 4-Chlorotoluene |
| 1,2-Dichlorobenzene-d4 | 4-Isopropyltoluene |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 4-Methyl-2-pentanone |
| 1,2-Dichloropropane | 4-Nitrophenol |
| 1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene | 4.4′-DDD |
In addition, Black Berkey® elements also eliminate or reduce: Arsenic, Fluorene, Manganese, MBAS, PCB, petroleum products (gasoline, diesel, crude oil, kerosene, mineral spirits, refined oil), Selenium, Thallium, Rust, Silt, Sediment, Turbidity, Off-tastes and odors.
*For a complete list of all contaminants eliminated or reduced, please visit the website at www.berkeywater.com. For heavy metals, inorganic minerals, pesticides, petroleum products, pharmaceuticals, semi-VOCs, THMs, VOCs; the reduction exceeded laboratory detection limits.
