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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
TDS meter testing water
Why a TDS meter doesn't tell the whole story?

BOROUX foundation filters do not remove beneficial, ionic minerals (which is a good thing) and TDS meters read those minerals as total dissolved solids, which makes the reading show high numbers. 

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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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Does BOROUX water filters remove Chlorine
Why You Should Filter Chlorine Out of Your Water

Why should chlorine be filtered? Chlorine effectively disinfects water, preventing diseases, but excessive exposure to its byproducts, like trihalomethanes (THMs), is linked to bladder cancer and other health issues. Filtering...

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