We realize that many people do a lot of research before purchasing our products. Because we are confident about the effectiveness of our products, we prefer people to find as many reviews and feedback as possible from people who purchased our products.
At the same time, we are also aware that when people research our products, they may encounter some posts on the web referring to a "Berkey Water Filter Scam."
We have been working hard to build quality water filters for our customers to provide clean drinking water for their families for decades.
Of course, there are nothing scams about our products or our business. However, there must be some reasons people talk about this big Berkey water filter scam.
Let us explain what we have found out from these claims and clarify misunderstandings about our products.
Observing The Potential Doubts
- Effectiveness- Too Good to be True
- Cost - Inexpensive
- Unavailability in California and Iowa
- Berkey’s History of Neglected Dealers
- The Search Engine Influence
Effectiveness - Too Good to be True
Berkey reduces harmful pollutants, chlorine, fluorine, and toxic heavy metals such as lead and mercury without removing the beneficial and healthy nutritional minerals of the water needed to maintain a healthy body and sound mind.
It does not need electricity to function, so you can rely highly on it during emergencies and camping trips.
For some people, all this sounds too good to be true. Even though we have many 3rd party lab results for the effectiveness of Berkey filters, when the information is presented from the actual seller, it is not easy to sweep the doubts away.
Cost - Inexpensive
Berkey water filters are very affordable. This affordability can turn out to be a downside after people think that it’s too inexpensive for something that’s supposedly that high quality.
Berkey water filters are, in fact, very economical. It is genuinely inexpensive because it only utilizes gravity as a mechanism for filtering harmful chemicals.
Health Benefits of the Berkey Water Filter
What is a Berkey Water Filter?
Berkey water filter is one of the most used filtration systems in the world. It has met international standards for water filters and was recommended by some well-known experts. This was built to work without electricity and without the need to connect it to your plumbing system.
Berkey Water Filter comes in various sizes – light, go, travel, big, royal, imperial, and crown - that can handle an amount of water ranging from 1.50 gallons to 6.00 gallons. This could also filter and reduce the amount of chlorine, pathogens, fluoride, heavy metals, and VOCs present in your water.
Surely, the cleanliness and safeness of the water that you will consume are well assured, and the price you paid for it is worth it.
Benefits of the Berkey Water Filter in your Home
Studies show that Berkey Elements can reduce up to 99.9% of lethal elements and chemicals in water. Water contaminated with lead could cause poisoning and even more serious health problems in long-term consumption.
That could enter your drinking water when the plumbing materials lead to corroding; this may be caused by extreme acidity or minimum mineral content in the water. Thus, it is better to use Berkey Water Filter because it is standalone and doesn't require any more complicated piping.
On the other hand, chlorine is mostly used by water suppliers as a cleaning agent in their water filtration systems. It is cheaper and provides additional protection to prevent recontamination. Thus, this element is known to be the most efficient filtering agent.
Unfortunately, too much chlorine in the water could also cause problems, especially for those who have been consuming it for years. Some studies have claimed that excessive chlorine intake could make a person vomit, cause commas, trigger cancer, and, worst, cause death. However, there is not enough evidence to prove these accusations. Experts are still debating and conducting tests to show the long-term effects of chlorine.
However, the World Health Organization has created standards and limits regarding chlorine to be used in our waters. Since there are still no concrete results about the consequences of using the said material, it is better to be safe and take things in moderation.
The Berkey Water Filter ensures that the amount of chlorine in your water doesn't exceed 5mg per liter. Results have shown that this filter system can reduce chlorine from 5mg per liter to none. Hence, this product not only makes your water fresh but also limits your intake of chlorine.
Furthermore, scientists have proven that the Berkey Water Filter could reduce the arsenic and fluoride in your water.
Although fluoride has some health benefits, having too much of it could also risk your health. Being overexposed to the said material could increase the probability of having dental fluorosis, skeletal fluorosis, thyroid problems, neurological problems, and cardiovascular problems.
And similarly to arsenic, consuming too much of it could cause skin lesions, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes. For a child or an infant, exposure to it could negatively impact cognitive development and escalate the deaths of young adults.
Berkey Water Filter could eliminate 95% of the said materials. Thus, it is very well recommended that such health problems be prevented. Conveniently, its filtration elements are very easy to clean, allowing each element of Berkey to filter up to 3000 gallons of water. Moreover, this could last for four years with proper maintenance and care.
As mentioned, this water filter comes in different sizes suitable for your family's needs. You can have a Go size that comes very handy when traveling or a Crown size that could be useful in family gatherings. It is also made from high-quality materials and is safe and ergonomic.
In today's generation, we don't know whether the food we eat and the water we drink are clean and safe. Due to pollution that causes contamination of our natural products, it becomes rare to have clean, fresh, and pesticide-free food. Because of these cases, the rate of people having health problems is increasing. Over time, the number of diabetes, hypertension, cancer, and other medical conditions is increasing.
Local governments are also at alert levels because they are obliged to help and accommodate these people, thus making the medical bills in every country multiply over the years. The government has financed scientists and experts to solve these problems. Although the tests continue, cures are slowly being discovered, and medicines are then being improved.
To do our part, we must try to find alternatives and buy trustworthy products to not add more casualties. Make sure that the things you buy are original and have trusted brands.
Always seek an expert's help when in doubt, and don't hesitate to ask for advice. It is better to ensure that the things you buy are of excellent quality and worth their price.
Berkey Water Filter isn't just another product for storing water; it ensures that the water you consume is safe and clean.
Unavailability in California and Iowa
When people from California and Iowa became unable to purchase the Berkey water filter systems, some people wondered about their effectiveness.
The State of California and The State of Iowa require certifications that are entirely different from other states, and we have concluded that the cost of acquiring these certifications is not worth pursuing the business in these states.
We have dedicated pages explaining why some Berkey products are not available in California and why all Berkey Systems are not available in Iowa.
Berkey’s History of Neglected Dealers
Queen Victoria of England experienced an increasing health concern regarding the dangers of drinking water in 1835. Typhoid and cholera at that time were common and caused a high fatality rate.
Royal Doulton was commissioned to make a water filter using clay and earth materials that will have the capability of removing whatever may be causing those diseases at that time.
This led to the discovery of ceramic water filters, popularly known as Doulton water filters. This filter was the first filter in history to use gravity and is made of stoneware.
Doulton Company continues to improve and modify its water filters under the name British Berkefeld.
The company in the U.S., New Millennium Concepts, partnered with British Berkefeld in 1998, then started creating "the Black Berkey Element" and releasing the line of Berkey products with this new filter.
The release became phenomenal. The demand for the product was so high that too many new dealers came in a short amount of time.
Some dealers forget about maintaining their reputation as they bask in instant success. They neglect the value of high quality and dependable customer service and transparency to their loyal and potential customers.
The demand for the product grew by the day, but these neglected dealers were unresponsive. Customers who purchased from these dealers became concerned when they could not contact them, and they started doing searches on the internet to see if they got scammed.
Rumors were spread, and through word of mouth, the Berkey water filter scam was created.
The Search Engine Influence
Search engines can make or break a product. It works magic. As more and more people searched about the Berkey water filter scam because of the reasons mentioned above, Google and other search engines remember the search term and automatically suggest it to others.
Negative things always spark people's interest, and once any company is linked to the word “scam,” it immediately becomes something worth reading.
Fortunately, since people couldn’t find authentic negative feedback, the term "scam" is no longer associated with Google search suggestions.
The Bottom Line
The bottom line is that you can depend on our revolutionary water filters. We have worked so hard to provide a mechanism to filter contaminated water. We diligently do everything we can to go above and beyond to make it safe for families and communities to drink clean water.
It is always best to hear what actual users are saying about our systems.
Read these reviews of Berkey Water Filters here.
Don't worry about getting scammed at all. You can count on us to provide the best water filter solution for your home. Our Black Berkey Filters are made in the USA. The stainless steel housings are assembled from US parts and imported parts.
Our portable, gravity-fed Berkey system can provide an essential water security system for drinking, cooking, and hygiene for your family in emergencies.
All of our Berkey systems are at the most affordable price they can be.
Call us anytime for any questions at (888) 899-3903.
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