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Shop: Systems Replacement Filters Accessories Parts Big Berkey® Housing + BOROUX Foundation™ Filters
Real-world contaminant reduction backed by independent lab testing — up to 99.97% reduction across heavy metals, PFAS, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and more. Your family's health, every pour.
WQA Certified 80+ Contaminants Reduced Made in the USA HSA/FSA Eligible 60-Day Free Returns What Clean Water Does for Your Health
- ✓ PFAS ("Forever Chemicals") Reduced — up to 99.6%
PFOA, PFOS, and related compounds are linked to thyroid disruption, immune effects, and reproductive health. This filter significantly reduces them from your drinking water. - ✓ Heavy Metals Reduced — up to 99.36%
Lead, mercury, cadmium, chromium, and uranium are reduced well below typical tap levels. Particularly important for children and pregnant women, for whom even trace exposure affects brain and kidney development. - ✓ Disinfection Byproducts (DBPs) Reduced — up to 99.7%
Chlorine, chloramine, THMs, and haloacetonitriles — byproducts of municipal water treatment — are significantly reduced. Better taste and reduced long-term exposure. - ✓ Pharmaceuticals Reduced — up to 99.5%
Trace prescription drugs, OTC medications, and personal care compounds enter tap water through wastewater systems. Ongoing low-level exposure can disrupt hormones and antibiotic resistance. - ✓ Pesticides & Herbicides Reduced — up to 99.95%
Atrazine, glyphosate, DEET, lindane, and similar compounds that run off into watersheds are dramatically reduced. Linked to hormone balance disruption at chronic low levels. - ✓ Industrial Toxins & VOCs Reduced — up to 99.6%
Benzene, BPA, TCE, PFAS, and related industrial chemicals — associated with liver, kidney, and nervous system effects — are substantially reduced. - ✓ Microplastics Reduced — 98.9%
WQA Certified to NSF/ANSI/CAN 401. Particles 0.5–1.0 microns are captured — the size range that can carry chemical loads into the body.
Note on Fluoride: Foundation™ filters do not reduce fluoride. For fluoride reduction, add the BOROUX Proactive™ Fluoride Filters — alumina-free, designed to pair directly with Foundation™ filters in the same housing. Choose Your Berkey® Size Household Unit Capacity Filters (Standard) Faster Flow View 1–2 people Travel Berkey® ~1.5 gal 2 elements — View 2–4 people Big Berkey® ← You're Here 2.25 gal 2 elements 4 elements Selected 4–6 people Royal Berkey® ~3.25 gal 2 elements 4 elements View 6–10 people Imperial Berkey® ~4.5 gal 4 elements 6 elements View 10–16 people Crown Berkey® ~6.0 gal 6 elements 8 elements View
What's Included
- Big Berkey® upper stainless steel chamber
- Big Berkey® lower stainless steel chamber
- 1 Set of BOROUX Foundation™ Filters (2 elements)
- Stainless steel lid with knob & screw
- Standard black spigot
- Bonus: Stainless steel spigot upgrade
- Black rubber base gasket
- Anti-airlock clip
- 2 vials of red dye (leak test)
- Priming tool
- Hole plugs (select units)
Inventory Note: Units are repackaged — not in original Berkey® box. Logos may vary by production year; all units are authentic. Minor cosmetic imperfections (small scuffs or dents) may be present. These do not affect performance. Berkey® is a registered trademark of New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. — sold here as remaining inventory. 60-Day Free Returns on housing and filters. If you're not completely satisfied, return for a full refund within 60 days — no questions asked. Independent Test Results — BOROUX Foundation™ Filters
Category Key Contaminants Reduction Heavy Metals Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, Chromium, Uranium, Cesium up to 99.36% Disinfection Byproducts THMs, Chloramine, Chloroform, Bromodichloromethane, HANs up to 99.7% Industrial Toxins / PFAS Benzene, BPA, Chlorine, TCE, PFAS ("forever chemicals") up to 99.6% Pharmaceuticals Prescription & OTC drugs, Personal care compounds up to 99.5% Pesticides & Herbicides Atrazine, Glyphosate, DEET, Lindane, Insecticides up to 99.95% Microplastics Particles 0.5–1.0 microns 98.9% Independent Lab Panel Barium, Copper, Uranium, Nitrate, Molybdenum, Total THMs 71–100% range Overall (80+ contaminants) Broad spectrum tested panel up to 99.97%
Certifications
NSF/ANSI 42 Aesthetic Effects & Materials Safety NSF/ANSI/CAN 401 Emerging Contaminants & Microplastics NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 Lead-Free Design
Filter Compatibility
Berkey® Systems
✓ Travel Berkey® (1.5 gal) - ✓ Big Berkey® (2.25 gal)
- ✓ Berkey® Light (2.75 gal)
- ✓ Royal Berkey® (3.25 gal)
- ✓ Imperial Berkey® (4.5 gal)
- ✓ Crown Berkey® (6.0 gal)
BOROUX Systems
✓ BOROUX Legacy (3 gal) - ✓ BOROUX Legacy Compact (1.8 gal)
Other Brands
✓ AlexaPure Pro (2.25 gal) - ✓ ProOne Big+ (2.75 gal)
- ✓ Doulton Pioneer SS4 LP4
- ✓ Patriot Pure Ultimate (4 gal)
- ✓ Waterdrop King Tank (3.75 gal)
Housing Specs
Filter length: 9 inches - Stem size: 3/8 inch
- Flow rate: 1 GPH (2 filters)
- Flow rate: 2 GPH (4 filters)
- Lifespan: 12 months / 6,000 gal per filter
Perfect For 👨👩👧👦 Families Protect your kids from lead, microplastics, and PFAS in tap water. One system covers the whole household. 🏋️ Health-Conscious You watch what you eat. Why not what you drink? 80+ contaminants reduced, beneficial minerals kept. 👨🍳 Home Cooks Better water = better coffee, tea, soups, and recipes. Chlorine-free water makes a real difference in taste. 🐕 Pet Owners Your pets drink from the same tap. Give them clean water too — no heavy metals, no chemicals. 🌱 Eco-Minded One system replaces thousands of plastic bottles. Stainless steel lasts a lifetime. Filters last a year. 🏠 Renters No plumbing mods, no landlord permission. Sits on your counter. Take it when you move. The Real Cost of Clean Water
Bottled Water $2,400 /year ~1,460 plastic bottles Pitcher Filters $360 /year Limited contaminant reduction Reverse Osmosis $600+ /year + install Strips minerals, wastes water BOROUX $150 /year (filters only) 99.97% reduction · minerals kept System pays for itself in under 3 months vs bottled water. Lifetime warranty on stainless steel. Pair & Upgrade Foundation™ Replacement Filters
WQA Certified activated carbon filters. Annual replacement for continued 99.97% contaminant reduction.
$150 Shop Filters Proactive™ Fluoride Filters
Alumina-free fluoride reduction up to 99.9%. Required if your tap is fluoridated. Pairs with Foundation™.
$129 Add Fluoride Filter Foundation™ + Fluoride Bundle
Both filter stages in one order. PFAS, heavy metals, plus fluoride. Best annual value.
$279 Shop Bundle Automatic Filter Primer
Prime filters in 90 seconds. Push-button, no faucet required. Makes setup effortless.
$39.99 Shop Primer Water View Spigot
Glass sight-tube shows water level. 304 stainless body, ceramic valve. Fits all Berkey® systems.
$39–$49 Add Spigot Stainless Steel Spigot
All-metal water path with ceramic disc valve. Upgrade from plastic for a taste-neutral pour.
$19–$24 Add Spigot
Berkey® is a registered trademark of New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. BOROUX™ Foundation Filters are independently manufactured and sold by James Enterprise Inc. — not affiliated with New Millennium Concepts. WQA Certified to NSF/ANSI 42, NSF/ANSI/CAN 401, and NSF/ANSI/CAN 372. HSA/FSA eligible. 60-day free returns on housing and filters.
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