Review of Berky Water Filter

Introduction

• Berky water filter used for drinking and cooking water.
• Owned and used for 3.5 years, highly trusted based on reviews and independent lab testing.
• Recent news and lawsuits against Berky, leading to a discussion on its performance and trustworthiness.

Usage Statistics

• Used for 3.5 years (182 weeks), filled 3 gallons twice a week.
• Total usage: 1,092 gallons through the system.
• Filters rated for 6,000 gallons, currently about 1/6th used.

Performance Claims

• Claims to remove 99.1-99.999% of viruses, bacteria, pharmaceuticals, heavy metals, and radiological elements.
• Only comparable system: reverse osmosis (RO), but RO water lacks electrolytes.

Issues with Reverse Osmosis

• RO water is too pure, lacking electrolytes, potentially harmful if consumed without supplements.
• RO systems require electricity and are not suitable for power outage situations.

Testing and Lawsuits

• Concerns about the duration and sample size of tests.
• Initial tests by NSF certified or EPA testing labs: NSF 42, 53, and 401.
• Other competitors like Aquasana rely on in-house testing.
• Berky's claims include filtering untreated sources, unlike some competitors.

Cost and Efficiency

• Cost-efficient at 3 cents per gallon.
• Suitable for emergency situations due to gravity-fed system.

Comparison with Other Brands

• Simpure, Alexa Pure, BRDA, and LifeStraw compared.
• Trust and verification issues in independent lab testing vs. in-house testing.

Alternative Water Purification Methods

• Boiling: kills pathogens but concentrates heavy metals and chlorine.
• Distilling: removes heavy metals but not all bacteria or VOCs.
• Combining distillation with charcoal filtration can enhance purification.

Government Regulation Concerns

• EPA's potential regulation due to silver in filters being classified as a pesticide.
• Silver's role in killing bacteria and attracting lead, chlorine, and trihalomethanes.
• Trihalomethanes formed by chlorine reacting with organic matter, linked to cancer.

Conclusion

• Personal trust in Berky filters despite lawsuits and regulations.
• Encourages others to consider Berky systems for their high filtration claims and effectiveness.
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Closing Remarks

• Importance of informed choice based on independent verification and personal trust.
• Reflection on government regulations and their implications on consumer choices.

Note: For more information, visit the Berky or New Millennium Concepts website for lab test results and product details.