Water filtration
Berkey
Gravity-fed countertop filtration. We do not recommend Berkey while an EPA Stop Sale, Use, or Removal Order remains active.
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Grade F: Avoid
Our editorial review found substantial concerns across the core range. Check the dated sources and each current product label.
What the brand gets right
- No plumbing required, fully portable
What to be aware of
- EPA docket FIFRA-08-2023-0038 lists an active Stop Sale, Use, or Removal Order for Berkey International LLC
- No exact-model NSF/ANSI certification supports using Black Berkey elements for PFAS reduction or microbiological disinfection
- Gravity carbon filtration is not disinfection and must not be used for confirmed or suspected microbiological contamination
Assessment sources
This grade is an editorial assessment of published product and ingredient information, not a laboratory test. Product formulas can change after the review date.
- EPA docket FIFRA-08-2023-0038: Berkey International LLC (accessed 2026-08)