Water Filter Systems

A water filter system purifies water by reducing or eliminating contaminants, providing clean drinking water. These systems use various methods, such as activated carbon, to improve quality and taste.

Using a water filter offers many benefits, including removing harmful chemicals and heavy metals, improving the taste of water, and reducing your reliance on bottled water.

Yes, filtered water is safe to drink. These systems, including Berkey and Clearbrook, are designed to remove contaminants, ensuring that your drinking water is clean and pure.

Standard carbon block filters reduce many contaminants but may not remove Fluoride entirely. For Berkey systems, you must attach separate PF-2 Fluoride Reduction Elements. For Clearbrook, the SF-D12-P Dual Sink system is specifically designed with a dedicated stage to remove up to 95% of fluoride.

This varies by model. A pair of Black Berkey Elements can treat up to 6,000 gallons. Clearbrook OSF-12 is rated for 800 gallons, while the dual-stage sink filters can last up to 8,000 gallons depending on sediment levels.

The difference between a water purifier and a water filter is that a water purifier removes viruses, which are smaller than bacteria. A water filter removes contaminants like bacteria and chemicals.

Yes, many gravity-fed elements like the Black Berkey and the Clearbrook CB9 are re-cleanable. If the flow rate slows down, you can scrub the exterior of the element with a Scotch-Brite pad under running water to expose a fresh layer of carbon and restore flow.