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Despite the Rumors, Berkey® Water Systems is Not Going Out of Business
It is with deep sorrow that we learn that our longtime distributor BerkeyFilters.com is closing its doors. As you may know, New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. is currently suing the EPA for re-interpreting their rules for the express purpose of classifying Berkey® products alone as Pesticides. The EPA has not utilized this new re-interpretation to stop the sale of any other outdoor water filter, just Berkey® alone. We have been informed that the real issue is that because of Covid-19, the EPA does not like the fact that Berkey® filters are capable of removing virus from your water. BerkeyFilters.com was the [...]
Enjoy National Parks in Person or Online
With the COVID-19 pandemic keeping most of us inside the last few months, there is some good news: the National Park Service is reporting that an increasing number of parks are starting to open up. Things to Keep in Mind The scenic lakes, enchanting vistas and favorite camping spots [...]
3 Ways to Know You’re Getting Authentic Berkey® Products
There’s no substitute for Berkey® quality! Here are 3 tips to make sure you’re getting the real thing. Buy Only From Authorized Berkey® Dealers Each Authorized Berkey® Dealer provides the highest levels of customer service—before, during and after the sale. They sell only authentic Berkey® [...]
Unsafe Levels of PFASs In Drinking Water Pose Health Risks, Study Says
Higher-than-recommended concentrations of industrial chemicals known as PFASs have been found in American drinking water, according to a 2016 study published in Environmental Science & Technology Letters. Polyfluoroalkyl and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) have been linked to cancer, obesity, hormone suppression and high cholesterol. The highest levels of PFASs were found near industrial [...]
Fluoride: It’s In The News Again
Study Raises Questions About Fluoridation A recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that higher levels of fluoride exposure during pregnancy were associated with lower levels of IQ in some children. While more research is needed on the topic, the study did note that “these findings indicate the possible need [...]