Berkey Water Filter Blog

How Often Is E. Coli in Water Supply?

Ever wonder how many E. Coli in water supply issues there are? Just about every day I'm keeping my eyes on the news for reports of water contamination. There usually seems to be a theme: "Boil water advisory." Why does that keep popping up? Seriously, just go to your preferred search...

How To Read Your City's Report on Water Treatment Plant Filtration

By Jeff Wise
Water Contaminants

Ever wonder how to read the reports from your water treatment plant filtration records? It's really important for us to know the official explanation of what is in our water supply via our cities and towns. Through testing and the Environmental Working Groups reports we know there are more...

Remove Radon From Water Without Hassle

By Jeff Wise
Water Contaminants

This gas is especially harmful and that's why you want to remove radon from water before drinking. Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas. It is odorless, colorless and tasteless. It occurs naturally and can actually dissolve into our water supply. It is created by the breakdown of uranium in soil,...

How To Remove Chlorine From Water

By Jeff Wise
Water Contaminants

I always wanted to know how to remove chlorine from water ever since I took a big gulp of it from a swimming pool. It's disgusting! Not only is the smell of chlorine bad, but it’s not fun to taste either. The worst part is, it's highly toxic. There's a...

How To Get Clean Water

By Jeff Wise
Water Contaminants

You need water every day. Most of us drink city tap water and assume it is finished at the plant. Leftover chlorine and other chemicals are why people add a home filter. Related: Berkey review. How To Filter Tap Water at Home U.S. tap water is treated, then often dosed...