In the end, we have concluded that the additional taxes, certifications and red tape have created too large of a barrier for our firm to offer our systems in the state of California.
Why are Berkey water filters banned in California and Iowa?
Berkey is prohibited from selling in Iowa If they cannot support their own claims of removing over 95% of heavy metals and 99.9% of pathogenic bacteria, how many harmful chemical compounds and microbes are you actually consuming in Berkey filtered water?
Why is Berkey not certified?
Berkey Water Filters do not have NSF certification for two main reasons. First, the independent lab tests we have, test for far more contaminants than the applicable NSF certifications. Secondly, the fees for NSF certifications are very cost-prohibitive for what is being tested.
Can Berkey water make you sick?
Top critical review. I ended up getting really sick because of Coliform bacteria which grew in the filters. This is after replacing the filters within the first six months. So although the filters last for many gallons, over time, even with monthly cleaning of the unit, carbon filters like to grow bacteria.
Why are Berkey water filters sold out?
Berkey systems are used often for emergency preparedness, and as a result the current situation is resulting in dwindling inventories, high demands on our customer service, and long shipping delays. ...2020-02-22