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Kid pouring boroux water into a cup ready to drink filtered water
Are Your Kids Drinking Filtered Water? They Should Be!
Most municipalities rely on chemical treatments, like chlorine, to sanitize water. While these treatments may meet government safety standards, the guidelines are based on an average adult body weight (154... Read more...
Does BOROUX water filters remove Cadmium? Yes
Does BOROUX Filter Cadmium?
BOROUX Foundation Filters effectively remove cadmium and other contaminants from tap water. Learn about the advanced multi-stage filtration process that ensures safe, clean drinking water, protecting you from health risks... Read more...
Boroux filters out microplastics
Does BOROUX Filter Microplastics?
Yes, BOROUX Foundation Filters have been proven to reduce microplastic particles by 98.9%. Highly effective in reducing microplastic contamination, especially when used in a BOROUX Legacy system. BOROUX Foundation Filters... Read more...
Chemical composition of Bisphenol A or BPA
Does BOROUX Filter Bisphenol A (BPA)?
BOROUX water filtration systems are designed to effectively filter Bisphenol A (BPA) from tap water. Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical compound used in the production of plastics and resins. One common... Read more...
BOROUX legacy system on stand ready to filter THMs
Does BOROUX Filter Trihalomethanes?
These chemicals are colorless and volatile, meaning they can evaporate into the air and be inhaled, in addition to being consumed through drinking water. Due to their potential health risks, many... Read more...
BOROUX water filtration system on stand ready to filter VOCs
Does BOROUX Filter VOCs?
BOROUX Foundation Filters effectively remove VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) from drinking water. VOCs are organic chemicals that easily evaporate at room temperature, releasing gases that can be harmful to human... Read more...
The chemical composition of Glyphosate C3H8NO5P
Does BOROUX Filter Glyphosate?
BOROUX water filters effectively remove glyphosate, a harmful herbicide commonly found in water supplies due to agricultural runoff. Using advanced filtration techniques, BOROUX ensures your drinking water is free from... Read more...
Glass of water on counter top next to a reverse osmosis (RO) water filter system
Why Reverse Osmosis is Lacking?
Reverse Osmosis (RO) water is safe to drink, but it removes both harmful contaminants and beneficial minerals like calcium and potassium. BOROUX water filters offer a great alternative, retaining essential... Read more...
Elemental table highlighting the element of mercury
Does BOROUX Filter Mercury?
BOROUX Foundation Filters effectively remove mercury from tap water, filtering it down to 0.4ug/L. Mercury, a toxic heavy metal, poses serious health risks including neurological damage, cardiovascular issues, and kidney... Read more...
Black Berkey water filters on a white background
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,”... Read more...
tractor spraying atrazine pesticide onto a field of corn
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... Read more...
BOROUX water filter system on countertop
Can You Use Softened Water in Your BOROUX?
The salts in softened water can prematurely clog BOROUX filters. BOROUX Foundation Filters are designed to provide drinking water by removing a wide range of contaminants without stripping the water of... Read more...