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Black Berkey Filters are No Longer Being Made: Here’s Why
The formulation of the filter is still in use, but from a new unrelated company named BOROUX. “The formulation of the filters is the same according to its manufacturer,” states...
Does BOROUX Filter Atrazine?
Atrazine has been shown to have alarming effects on wildlife, such as 'castrating' male frogs, raising concerns about its impact on human health. Filtering atrazine from tap water is essential due...
Can You Use Softened Water in Your BOROUX?
The salts in softened water can prematurely clog BOROUX filters. BOROUX filters are designed to provide drinking water by removing a wide range of contaminants without stripping the water of essential...
Does BOROUX Filter Heavy Metals?
BOROUX filters heavy metals. See the test results! Heavy metals are dense metallic elements with high atomic weight, including lead, mercury, cadmium, and others. They are naturally occurring but can also be introduced...
California Water Regulations
California has certain requirements for water filter products. BOROUX is in the process of meeting those requirements. Selling water filters in California involves adhering to a stringent set of regulations...
Endocrine Disruptors in Your Water
Chemicals that mimic and interfere with your natural hormones could be in your tap water. Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that can interfere with the endocrine system, affecting hormonal balance and function. They...
Do the BOROUX foundation filters remove fluoride?
Our initial testing on the black foundation filters showed that fluoride was not filtered effectively. However, a new fluoride filter is currently in the design and testing phase and will be...
Don't Drink Pesticides, Don't Drink Unfiltered Water.
Pesticides can be synthetic chemicals or derived from natural sources such as plants (botanical pesticides) or microorganisms. While they are essential tools for maintaining crop yields and protecting public health,...
