FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO THE PRESS Download press release (.pdf) BERKEY WATER FILTERS SUES THE EPA August 9, 2023 – New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. (“NMCL”) and the James B. Shepherd Trust, the brand owner of Berkey Water Systems, filed a lawsuit against the EPA [...]
We at New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. want you to be educated about water filtration. This will allow you to make an informed decision on something as important as the quality of your drinking water. Since water filtration is a complex science, we try [...]
The Travel Berkey® gravity-fed water filtration system was featured in a recent CBS Colorado news report about the Environmental Working Group's (EWG) recent tests to determine which water filters were most effective at removing PFAS from drinking water. In EWG’s testing, the Travel Berkey® system [...]
In today’s unpredictable world where a nuclear event such as a power plant accident, terrorist attack, or even international nuclear war could introduce radiological contaminants into our country’s environment (including critical infrastructure such as water supplies), having a disaster preparedness plan in place [...]
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) recently tested 10 pitcher/countertop water filter systems for their ability to remove 25 individual per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (more commonly known as "PFAS") in tap water. In EWG's testing, the Travel Berkey® gravity-fed water filtration system removed PFAS [...]
A recent study conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has found that the drinking water from nearly half of U.S. faucets (45%) contain at least one type of potentially harmful chemical known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. You can read the complete [...]
Many filter elements can show strong results that quickly decline. As such, we think it to be vitally important, with certain contaminants, that the reduction capability of our Black Berkey® Elements be tested over time. Such tests provide the rate of decline in efficiency [...]
Attorneys typically advise clients not to discuss ongoing litigation, and New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. (NMCL), provider of Berkey® water filters, has remained silent until now. However, NMCL believes that our loyal customers deserve a public response to the false and erroneous misinformation appearing online [...]
We are aware of a growing number of counterfeit filters on the market. Here's how to know for sure that your Black Berkey® Elements are authentic. Plus, learn what to do if you’re sold a counterfeit product. LOOK AT THE [...]
Driving in winter weather can be extremely stressful, and there's nothing worse than getting stranded in a snowstorm due to a mechanical issue with your car. Here are some helpful tips to consider if you have to be on the roads in difficult driving [...]