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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...

Black Berkey Filters are No Longer Being Made: Here's Why

Understanding Industry Regulations

As a leader in the water filter industry, we recognize the importance of regulations set by local and federal agencies. Transparency is a fundamental principle at BOROUX, and we are committed...

Understanding Industry Regulations

Why You Need a Water Filter

Water is essential to our daily lives, from drinking and cooking to showering and watering our plants. Although we may assume that our tap water is safe because it meets regulatory standards, it may still contain contaminants that can affect our health, and taste unpleasant

Why You Need a Water Filter
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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...

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Elemental table highlighting fluorine
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...

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Man with hat spraying his plants with pesticides
Does BOROUX Filter Pesticides?

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,...

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Periodic table featuring Chromium as the main element
The Dangers of Chromium in Tap Water

Does BOROUX filter chromium? Yes, BOROUX filters chromium! Exposure to chromium has been linked to various adverse health effects, the most concerning being its potential to increase the risk of...

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The Dangers of PFAS in Your Drinking Water

Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are concerning pollutants prevalent in tap water, stemming from industrial discharge, consumer products, and firefighting foam. Exposure to PFAS poses potential health risks, making water filtration essential....

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Does BOROUX water filters remove Lead
Does BOROUX Filter Lead?

BOROUX water filtration systems use a combination of effective filtration methods to remove lead from tap water. The filtration process involves multiple stages to ensure the comprehensive removal of up to...

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