By Dan DeBaun, Owner • BigBerkeyWaterFilters.com • Updated September 2026
No. BigBerkeyWaterFilters.com is not going out of business, and neither is New Millennium Concepts, Ltd., the manufacturer of Berkey water filtration systems.
We have been an authorized Berkey dealer since 2008. We are the largest authorized dealer in the United States. New Millennium Concepts has made Berkey systems for more than 27 years and is open and operating today.
The rumor comes from two unrelated things. One is a regulatory dispute between the manufacturer and the EPA over a single product, the Black Berkey filter element. The other is the closing of a separate dealer, BerkeyFilters.com, after the manufacturer ended its dealer agreement. Neither one affects our ability to sell Berkey systems or take care of our customers.
One more thing to know up front. The EPA dispute is about how a filter that contains silver gets classified and labeled under a federal pesticide law. It is not about whether Berkey filters are effective, safe, or well made. Neither the EPA nor the courts have said otherwise.
In plain English
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Berkey is not closing. The manufacturer is open. We are open. Dealers across the country are open.
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You can still buy a Berkey system today. New systems ship with Black Berkey Elements while supplies last.
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Black Berkey replacement elements are not sold on their own right now. That is because of a regulatory matter with the EPA, not because of any problem with the filters.
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The Berkey Phoenix Element is the authorized replacement. It is in stock, it is the official replacement from New Millennium Concepts, it is NSF certified, and it costs less than Black Berkey did.
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The lab results have not changed. The EPA dispute is about marketing claims and labels, not about how well the filters reduce contaminants.
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Watch out for fakes. Any "new" Black Berkey elements sold on their own online right now are very likely counterfeit.
Where we stand
We think the EPA's approach is the wrong outcome for the families these rules are supposed to protect. No one has said Black Berkey Elements are unsafe or ineffective, yet people who rely on them can no longer buy replacements on their own. We respect that the manufacturer chose to stand up and challenge that in court instead of quietly pulling the product.
The solution for your Berkey today: the Berkey Phoenix Element.
While the legal process plays out, Berkey made sure no customer is left stranded. The Berkey Phoenix Element is the official, authorized replacement for Black Berkey Elements. It fits every Berkey system from the Go Berkey Kit to the Crown and is in stock today. If your filters are due for replacement, this is what we recommend.
Shop Berkey Phoenix Elements
Before we get into the case details, here is what stands behind the Phoenix and why Berkey owners can switch to it with confidence.
Why you can trust the Berkey Phoenix
The Phoenix has been through extensive independent testing, and every result is public:
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Tested against more than 200 contaminants by accredited third-party labs, including RAYNU Analytical (ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited) and Atom Testing Lab.
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Broad coverage: PFAS (25 compounds), heavy metals, VOCs, pesticides and herbicides, pharmaceuticals, chlorine byproducts, radiologicals, and petroleum compounds.
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Long-run PFAS results: PFOA and PFOS stayed below 0.005 µg/L through 1,500 liters of filtered water.
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NSF certified: NSF/ANSI 42 and NSF/ANSI/CAN 372.
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More testing underway: additional independent testing is in progress, so the Phoenix keeps earning its place among the most thoroughly tested gravity filters available.
See every report on our Phoenix lab results page.
Now, the full story. Below is where things stand today, followed by the EPA case told the way the public record shows it, including the EPA's side, so you can judge it for yourself.
Current Status at a Glance
BigBerkeyWaterFilters.com Open and shipping
New Millennium Concepts (Manufacturer) Active, not closing
Berkey Systems (New) Available, ship with Black Berkey Elements while supplies last
Black Berkey Replacement Elements Not available for individual purchase; see Berkey Phoenix
Berkey Phoenix Elements In stock, authorized replacement
EPA Matter Appeals court ruled for the EPA in Sept 2026; stop sale order stays in place; case is about classification, not filter effectiveness
What the EPA Did, and Why
At the end of 2022, the EPA began treating Black Berkey filter elements as unregistered pesticides. The law involved is called FIFRA (the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act). The first stop sale order went out on December 27, 2022. A stop sale order is exactly what it sounds like: a legal notice that a company must stop selling a product.
The EPA's reasoning was that Black Berkey Elements contain silver, and that the way they were marketed made them pesticides in the EPA's eyes. Under FIFRA, a pesticide has to be registered with the EPA and carry a pesticide label before it can be sold.
Silver has been used in water filter media across the industry for decades. The manufacturer's view, shared by many customers, is that treating a gravity water filter like a pesticide does not make anyone's drinking water safer. The manufacturer also believes the rule was applied to Berkey in a way it had not been applied to others. That is why New Millennium Concepts went to court instead of quietly pulling the product.
Congressman Matt Gaetz also wrote an open letter to then-EPA Administrator Michael Regan. He asked for the documentation behind the new interpretation and raised the concern that it could cut off consumers' access to effective filtration.
What this dispute is not about
The word "pesticide" sounds alarming, so it is worth being precise. FIFRA is a law about registration and labels. The EPA's order did not say Black Berkey Elements are harmful. It did not say they fail to reduce the contaminants they are tested for. It did not say they are poorly made. It said the elements were sold without a FIFRA registration. The independent lab results for Black Berkey and Berkey Phoenix Elements were never part of the dispute and have not changed.
Has Berkey Sued the EPA? Where Does That Stand?
Yes, twice. In August 2023, New Millennium Concepts sued the EPA in federal court in Texas. That case was dismissed in November 2023 on a procedural issue about which court should hear it, and it never got to the actual question of whether the filters are pesticides. The Fifth Circuit agreed in August 2024 and the Supreme Court declined to hear it in December 2024.
A second case, Berkey International, LLC v. EPA, was filed in federal court in Puerto Rico in 2024 by the Berkey company that received a stop sale order directly. Berkey International asked the court to pause the order while the case went forward. The court said no in 2024. On September 18, 2026, the First Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with that decision. The stop sale order stays in place, and the case remains open in the Puerto Rico court.
What the September 2026 ruling means, and does not mean. The appeals court found the EPA had a reasonable basis for its order and that Berkey had not yet shown it was likely to win the argument that its elements are not pesticides. That is a ruling about how the law is read. It is not a ruling that Berkey filters are unsafe or not effective, and it does not tell customers to do anything with filters they already own. Our companion article,
Berkey Water Filters Sues the EPA, walks through the ruling section by section in plain language.
What Happened to BerkeyFilters.com?
BerkeyFilters.com was a separate authorized Berkey dealer. New Millennium Concepts ended its dealer agreement for violations, and the company closed. It was not related to our business. New Millennium Concepts issued a public statement in December 2023 addressing this directly.
"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."
"Having said that, we want to clear up any confusion between New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. (NMCL) the manufacturer and brand owner of Berkey Water Systems, and Berkeyfilters.com. Berkeyfilters.com is no longer an authorized Berkey dealer, and again, is closing its doors. We at New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. assure you that the Berkey brand is alive and well and is still the trusted leader in gravity-fed water filtration systems and products."
New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. Official Statement, December 19, 2023
Why Are Black Berkey Replacement Filters Out of Stock?
Black Berkey Elements are not available for individual purchase due to the EPA regulatory matter. The EPA's stop sale orders, including one sent to the Berkey manufacturing facility, halted production of the elements in 2023. Production has not restarted.
New Berkey systems are still available and ship with Black Berkey Elements included. Those systems were built and boxed with elements before the stop sale order, so they can still be sold as complete units while that stock lasts. Black Berkey Elements are not sold as standalone replacements; the authorized replacement is the Berkey Phoenix Element.
A warning about counterfeit Black Berkey filters
No new Black Berkey Elements have been made since 2023, and standalone replacements have been sold out at authorized dealers for more than two years. So if you see "new" Black Berkey replacement elements for sale on their own today, on Amazon, Walmart, eBay, Temu, social media, or anywhere else, the most likely explanation is that they are counterfeit.
Fake filters can look almost identical to the real thing, but they are not made to Berkey's standards and have not been tested the way genuine elements have. You have no way of knowing what is in them or what they reduce from your water. Our advice is simple: do not buy standalone Black Berkey elements from any seller right now. If your system needs new filters, the Berkey Phoenix Element is the authorized replacement. See our examples of counterfeit Black Berkey filters to learn how to spot a fake.
What Is the Replacement Filter Option Right Now?
For anyone who needs replacement filters for an existing Berkey system, the answer is the Berkey Phoenix Filter Element. Phoenix Elements are the official replacement from New Millennium Concepts and are authorized for every Berkey system, from the Go Berkey Kit up to the Crown Berkey. They thread into the same holes and use the same wing nuts and washers, which ship in the box.
Here is the part that surprises people: the Phoenix is in some ways a step up. It has been tested against more than 200 contaminants by accredited third-party labs, including PFAS, heavy metals, chlorine, chloramines, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and VOCs, and additional independent testing is underway. It carries NSF/ANSI 42 and NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 certifications, which the Black Berkey never held. And it costs less per pair than the Black Berkey did. Performance across the tested contaminants is almost identical. Full lab results are public and downloadable on our Phoenix Filter Elements lab results page.
We are open and shipping today
As the largest authorized Berkey dealer in the United States since 2008, we have systems in stock now, plus the authorized Berkey Phoenix replacement elements ready to ship.
What Has Not Changed
It is easy to lose sight of this in the middle of a regulatory story, so here is the short list of what is exactly the same as it was before any of this started:
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The systems. Every stainless Berkey system, from the Travel Berkey to the Crown, is still made, still sold, and still backed by a lifetime warranty on the stainless hardware.
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The filtration. The independent lab test results for Black Berkey and Berkey Phoenix Elements are unchanged. The EPA dispute never questioned them.
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The manufacturer. New Millennium Concepts has been in business for more than 27 years and is still designing, making, and supporting Berkey products.
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Us. We have been here since 2008. We ship same day on orders placed before 2pm Eastern, offer a 30-day return on hardware, and hold an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.
When Will Black Berkey Replacement Elements Be Available Again?
There is no confirmed date. After the September 2026 appeals court ruling, the realistic path back for Black Berkey Elements runs through the EPA's own process rather than the courts. The court's opinion pointed to three options: register the elements with the EPA, ask the EPA for a formal decision that they are not pesticides, or qualify for an exemption. Each of those is up to the manufacturer and the EPA, and none has a public timeline.
In the meantime, nothing is on hold for customers. New systems are in stock, the Berkey Phoenix Element is in stock, and we will update this article as the situation develops. The Berkey brand is not going away, and our business is not going away. What we share here comes from the public court records and from what the manufacturer shares with its authorized dealers.
Ready when you are
Browse in-stock Berkey systems or pick up the authorized Berkey Phoenix replacement elements, shipped from a dealer you can trust.
Did the Stop Sale Put Berkey Dealers Out of Business?
No. The EPA stop sale order did not push dealers under. It applied to the whole Berkey supply chain. Every authorized dealer had to stop selling standalone Black Berkey replacement elements, and production stopped at the manufacturer. That is a limit on one product, not a wave of dealers closing.
The one closure customers tend to point to is BerkeyFilters.com, and that was a separate situation. BerkeyFilters.com lost its authorized dealer status over dealer agreement violations and then closed. It was not forced out by the stop sale, and it has no connection to BigBerkeyWaterFilters.com.
We are open and operating. We continue to sell new Berkey systems, which still ship with Black Berkey Elements included while supplies last, and we carry the Berkey Phoenix Element as the authorized replacement for anyone maintaining an existing system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BigBerkeyWaterFilters.com still in business?
Yes. BigBerkeyWaterFilters.com is open, shipping, and serving customers every day. We have been an authorized Berkey dealer since 2008 and remain the largest authorized Berkey dealer in the United States. The EPA matter involves the manufacturer and one specific product. It has not changed our ability to operate.
Is Berkey going out of business?
No. New Millennium Concepts, Ltd., the manufacturer and brand owner of Berkey water filtration systems, has been in business for more than 27 years and is actively operating. The company is in a regulatory dispute with the EPA over how one product, the Black Berkey Element, is classified. The brand, the manufacturer, and the dealer network are all still here.
Did Berkey lose its case against the EPA?
In the most recent round, the court did not side with Berkey. On September 18, 2026, a federal appeals court decided not to pause the EPA's stop sale order while the lawsuit continues. What that case is about matters: it is a dispute over whether a silver-containing filter has to be registered under federal pesticide law. Neither the EPA nor the court said anything about whether Berkey filters are effective, safe, or well made. Our companion article on the EPA lawsuit covers the ruling in detail.
Did the EPA or the court say Berkey filters are unsafe or not effective?
No. The EPA's stop sale order is about registration and labeling rules. The court only looked at whether the EPA had a reasonable basis to issue that order. Nothing in the order or the ruling evaluates how well Berkey filters reduce contaminants, what they are made of, or whether they are safe. The independent lab test data for Black Berkey and Berkey Phoenix Elements has not changed.
Why did the EPA ban Berkey water filters?
The EPA has not banned Berkey water filters. Berkey systems are still sold every day. What the EPA did, starting at the end of 2022, was treat Black Berkey filter elements as unregistered pesticides under a law called FIFRA because they contain silver. Under that view, the elements cannot be sold on their own until they are registered with the EPA. Berkey disagreed and went to court. In September 2026 a federal appeals court sided with the EPA on the classification question, but that ruling says nothing about whether the filters are effective.
Why are Black Berkey replacement elements out of stock?
Black Berkey Elements are not available for individual purchase due to the EPA regulatory matter. The EPA's stop sale orders halted production of the elements in 2023. New Berkey systems still ship with Black Berkey Elements from stock made before the orders, while that stock lasts. The authorized replacement for any existing Berkey system is the Berkey Phoenix Element, which is in stock.
Are the Black Berkey filters sold on Amazon or eBay real?
Almost certainly not, if they are sold on their own as new replacements. No new Black Berkey Elements have been made since 2023, and standalone replacements have been sold out at authorized dealers for more than two years. Standalone Black Berkey elements listed today on Amazon, eBay, Walmart, Temu, or social media are very likely counterfeit. Fakes are not made to Berkey standards and have not been tested like genuine elements. The authorized replacement for any Berkey system is the Berkey Phoenix Element.
What happened to BerkeyFilters.com?
BerkeyFilters.com was a separate authorized Berkey dealer. New Millennium Concepts ended its dealer agreement for violations, and the company closed. It has no connection to BigBerkeyWaterFilters.com. New Millennium Concepts issued a public statement in December 2023 confirming BerkeyFilters.com was no longer an authorized dealer and that the manufacturer itself was not closing.
Can I still buy a new Berkey system?
Yes. New Berkey systems are available and ship with Black Berkey Elements included, while supplies last. The stop sale order applies to standalone Black Berkey replacement elements, not to complete systems that were built and boxed with elements before the order.
What replacement filters are available for existing Berkey systems?
Berkey Phoenix Filter Elements are the authorized replacement for every Berkey system, from the Go Berkey Kit up to the Crown Berkey. They are the official replacement from New Millennium Concepts, tested against 200+ contaminants, and carry NSF/ANSI 42 and NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 certifications. They also cost less per pair than Black Berkey Elements did. Lab results are on our site. Avoid Black Berkey replacement elements on third-party marketplaces, where counterfeits are common.
When will Black Berkey replacement elements be back in stock?
There is no confirmed date. After the September 2026 appeals court ruling, the realistic path back for Black Berkey Elements runs through the EPA's own process: registering the elements, asking the EPA for a formal decision, or qualifying for an exemption. All of that is up to the manufacturer and the EPA. In the meantime, the Berkey Phoenix Element is in stock and is the authorized replacement. We will update this page as things develop.
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Dan DeBaun
Hi Dan, I'm a customer in Europe. I have a travel Berkey which I haven't used for about a year. I was going to buy replacement filters but now I'm wondering if the stored filers will be ok. Is it ok to use them after they have been stored? I think they were dried out before storing. They have filtered around 50 gallons. How should I go about priming them for use? Best wishes, and good luck, Saira
Hi Saira -
If you are refering to the black berkey filters, then yes these would be fine to continue using without issue. You should be able to just re-install them and start filtering water right away without re-priming. However, if the water is not flowing through the filters, then you would want to re-prime them.
Thanks
Dan
Hi Dan,
You are doing a great job! I purchased the travel size about three years ago. Our family has grown and would like to upgrade the size. You say “authorized Berkey dealers”. How do I know who is authorized? There are a couple sites out there. May you send me the link to who is actually Berkey?
Where’s the black market for the filters? Haha Don’t answer that. FPI is probably watching. But seriously though…
Thank you for your time.
Best wishes,
Rebecka Reed
Hi Rebecka -
Thanks for the complement.
Counterfeit filters are being found on the major marketplaces; primarily Amazon, Ebay and Walmart.
You would need to contact the manufacturer to verify a dealer at berkeywater.com. We are the largest dealership for the company and have been in business for 18 years.
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Dan
A pesticide warning will not stop me from purchasing a Berkey. But not having replacement filters will . You all have established a strong enough reputation within the water purifying community to ward off any frivolous lawsuits against you all. Hopefully this will be corrected soon.
Hi Ali -
It's not a lawsuit against us but a stop sale on the filters. So, we are suing to reverse the stop sale so we can provide these black berkey filters to our customers. We made many concessions to the EPA early in the process to try to appease their demands but the goal posts were moved every time. So, it's not as simple as placing a pesticide label on the filters and everything is copecetic. We're hoping negotiations with the new EPA admin will result in some positive outcomes.
Thanks
Dan
Dan,
Do your new ceramic filters remove fluoride?
Also, are you in communication with the new administration? I assume they will award your appeal. Any updates on that?
Thanks.
Hi Brian -
Yes, we have an All-in-one filter ultra sterasyl filter that also removes fluoride found here: https://www.bigberkeywaterfilters.com/7-ceramic-ultra-fluoride-water-filter-all-in-one-filter.html
And yes, we are actively working to make contact with the appropriate officials in the new administration for the reasons you alluded to.
Thanks
Dan
Hello, how interesting that I just found out about this lawsuit, sorry to hear. I bought a Berkey travel unit (perhaps from you?) about 2 or 3 yrs ago, but it's still unpacked in storage in a pile of boxes; now I have to find it.
I never used it, and want to set it up now.
**Do the filters stay intact if they're on the shelf all that time, or do they go bad?
**Do you see me in your files? I've moved a few times since my purchase, I might have been in Richmond, CA. Please reply by email so I'm sure to see it. Thank you!
Thanks, Barbara Lovejoy (currently Laguna Woods, CA)
Hi Barbara -
Yes, the filters have a very long shelf life, so they would be fine to put into use now. Please contact our customerservice@bigberkeywaterfilters.com if you need additional info regarding your account and purchase history.
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Dan
Having a problem with the wingnuts for the black filters. The plastic they're made from seems to be softer and prone to cross threading, which means that you can't get a waterproof seal when you reinstall the black filters after cleaning.
Hi Iona -
This should not be happening post cleaning, but a rep can assist you with a fix but sending new wingnuts as part of our warranty program when purchasing through our website. Contact our customerservice@bigberkeywaterfilters.com with your order number and a rep will assist getting these out to you.
Thanks
Dan
My Berkey filter spicket faucet keeps leaking water all the time. Please let me know how I get replacement?
Hi Elsa -
If you purchased through us, your spigot would be under the lifetime warranty and we can send you one free of charge. Please contact our customer service for this. If not purchased through us, we have these replacements available under our "replacement parts" or "accessories" category.
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Dan
Hello Dan! Do you know when the Black Burkey replacement filters will be available again? They are out of stock on your site. Where can one find them?
Hi Chris -
There are none available currently, and we do not have an exact timeline yet. In the meantime, we are offering the comparable ultra sterasyl ceramic filters. They are comparable in quality, are less expensive, however need to be replaced more often.
https://www.bigberkeywaterfilters.com/replacement-filters.html
Any amazon listings, websites, etc that state they are selling black berkeys as replacements are in fact NOT. They are selling counterfeits, so please be very careful. Unfortunately, there's alot of that out there and these 3rd party sellers are taking advantage of the consumer.
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Dan
Every one is worried that berky don't have a NFS cert. I don't care either way I just want to know that you have Truth and Integrity and have produced and tested and Made these filters work to remove toxins of all sorts for people to have good clean water to not only enjoy but to lead healthier lives . Truth and Transparency filters out unwanted dirty particles . Be open with your Lab results test it against everything keep improving it until no other filter can even come close to its performance. The end result should be the cleanest clearest safest cool glass of water known to Man. What else is there that's more important for daily life for wellbeing than the purest water that can be obtained by taking water holding it loving it and then patiently persuading it to follow a path where when it reaches the other side has been reborn it is new and sparkles as if it were diamonds .
So... has anyone determined which competitors put the EPA up to this???
If any government agency is attempting to close a business or spread rumors about the false information then they’re definitely a company that we the people must support. The government agencies and their puppets have failed years after years and I don’t trust them whatsoever. I love my Berkey products and will keep using them no matter what is said. #KeepAmericaGreatAgain in all areas!
Berkey claimed to filter the water safely for a sinus rinse when I bought it, prior to 2022. It was a big selling point with me.
Is my Berkey filtered water safe for my daily sinus rinses without boiling or am I putting my life in danger?
Hi Donna -
Yes, it would be safe for sinus rinses.
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Dan
This is bureaucracy at its finest! This is so sad. I hope that Berkey wins their appeal. I have a question. We bought the Berkey water system and 2 black filters two years ago. There are only two people who drink the filtered water. About how long do the black filters last?
Hi Delores -
The black berkeys last approx 6000 gallons per set of 2.
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Dan
Have been researching water filtration systems and trying to decide what to get for a while now. Just when I decided for the Berkey I find this nonsense with the corrupt EPA. This means your product is THE BEST. I will be ordering.
Unfortunately, I just washed my black filters using a little bit of dawn soap. Does that mean they will not function properly?
Hi Margaret -
They still may be ok. Please run a red food coloring test and this will confirm if you're in good shape.
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Dan
I love my Travel Berkey and only want to purchase filtering elements that support the original brand. Keeping y'all in business is important! Do the white ceramic filters for the Travel Berkey?
Hi Cristina -
Yes, the 7" sized ceramic filters will fit the travel berkey and the other systems as well.
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Dan
I have just chanced upon this article/conversation about the troubles that Berkey USA is going through. I live in England and have two Berkeys for my guesthouse and they are just brilliant, we have lots of issues in the UK with naturally hard water and overuse of Chloride so I am very grateful we have these water filters.
As a stopgap solution until the EPA is made to see sense, Is there anyway that your US customers could order their filters from England or would that just be too expensive? Can they order them from Canada? Just too annoying if your competitors move in and steal your customers because they can't get replacement filters... :-(
Caroline
Hi Caroline -
Yes, if they can find them, that would work. We also are providing the highly competent original ceramic filters in the interim. These formulas have been improved since we last carried them, so they are a cheaper a very effective stopgap in the meantime.
https://www.bigberkeywaterfilters.com/replacement-filters.html
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Dan
Dan DeBaun. you/Berkey should really engage your customers in this lawsuit. expand it to a target class action for all us water conscious humans. In my line of work -construction/building we constantly fight & WIN govt overreach. Few folks pay any attention to their oppressive govt. until it is too late. create a website for customer support, testimony, affidavits etc. My husband is fighting a health condition caused by incompetent medical "care" rather experimentation without consent.. --i have kept him alive & functioning well past his life "expectancy" of less than 10 years --thank you Berkey for a hand in that. have you reached out to these folks? https://ij.org/
Hi Darlene -
Thank you for the info and feedback.
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Dan
Hello, I’m really confused. I just bought The Big Berkey. It arrived a few days ago with the filters included. I ordered it from a site called MYBERKEY. Are you one and the same? Or did I not order a real Berkey, and just a knock off? …just that after reading all of these comments about the EPA dispute and how no one can order a Berkey filtering system or the filters, not sure how I was able to receive one??? Can u please reply? Thank you very much.
Hi Nancy -
The manufacturer only sells through dealers. We are the largest berkey dealer, and that company is a smaller one. We still have systems available, so you can be confident that you have a genuine system as we are familiar with that other dealer.
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Dan
The fact that the Environmental "Protection" Agency is going after Berkey Filters simply demonstrates that the agency has been given too much power, and as we know, too much power corrupts. Perhaps the EPA should be put through a corruption filter which would remove certain individuals. Could you guys design one? This could be useful for other agencies as well!
I'm glad to hear that New Millennium Concepts is fighting this. Besides many of the other water filter products, silver is also used in several health products, and if this is allowed to go down, then they're next. We could all stand to lose a lot more than our favorite water filter. I would also like to know how we could help.
It would be nice for all the battles and toxins say that they’re sprayer on us if they would quit doing that.
All these people working against the United States people to stay healthy Should be thrown out of office!!!
These big agencies need to GO. Remember this when you vote. They take taxpayer dollars, your dollars, and persecute and prosecute others they dont like or have something against. Entire Government is like this now.
Well hopefully we will have a new EPA that will leave companies like Berkey alone. MAKE AMERICA HEALTHY AGAIN!!
We've had our Berkey system since 2021 and still use the original filters. We clean the filters and system every 3 months and do the red dye test. We LOVE the system (just hubby and me plus 2 dogs). That said, referencing an antigovernment, Matt Gaetz-supporting, "Covid is a hoax" mentality is very off-putting. All I care about for my water filter system: 1) does it work (data supported), 2) is the system going to last. Hopefully there is a resolution soon.
So Kathy, if you LOVE your Berkey system, as so many of us do, and you disagree with Matt Gaetz and the anti-governement comment...why don't you please explain to the rest of us why the United States government would go out of their way to use taxpayer money to force a stop sale on Berkey filters? Why did the timing coincide with the Covid-19 pandemic? Go ahead Kathy...we are very interested in your explanation.
Well, Covid *was* a hoax and that is out there for everyone to see now. So good for him~~
I agree with you completely and those who say covid is a hoax should tell that to the man whose daughter died last week and to the families of the 119,165 lost the first year.
Tell it to the doctors, nurses and ministers.
Like you, I just want a water filter that works; I can do without the Qanon conspiracy tabs.
I use colloidal silver & it's well known that silver has microbial properties. I am curious about the specifics of the EPA ruling, though, and will research further.
Meanwhile, my daughter bought a house on a well and needs a Berkey.
Covid is curable with Ivermectin, government hid this to make millions on the jab. People died of covid because of lack of proper treatment like Ivermectin
I'm sorry to hear this is going on. Our government never fails in overstepping their boundaries and abusing their appointed power.
It makes no sense that they can literally dump chlorine, bromine, and fluoride into our water and call it "safe" to drink, but then turn around and say that the limited amount of silver in the filters are a pesticide and unsafe.
I know you can't speak to the details of the case, but just know lots of people believe in your product and are supporting you in spirit, if that helps!
Hi Eric -
Yes, we think its ridiculous as well, and it doesn't help that some competitors who have been going after our market for years are now using this opportunity to cloud and change the narrative to steal Berkey customers.
We're battling hard in this lawsuit and hope to have some updates for our customers soon.
Thanks
Dan
The government knows what is best for its people. It is your duty as a little peasant to sit back and follow their direction. How dare you or anyone else challenge the brilliance of such great leadership.
I’m so glad I realized what was about to happen and stocked up on filters at the beginning of this. I hope it’s resolved soon. Just bought a new system for my daughter. I taught her how to clean the filters and test them with red dye to keep them going as long as possible.
You know you’re making real change when this government comes after you. Many of us have realized that they aren’t there to actually protect the public.
How do you test with red dye and what is this test for?? I have had my Berkey for 2 years and still using the original filters.
Hi Melissa -
Your filters are still probably operating effectively, however here's details to how to perform the test here:
https://www.bigberkeywaterfilters.com/blog/the-black-berkey-red-food-coloring-test
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Dan
It's Matt Gaetz from Florida....can't say I agree with him on much, but I'm glad he's fighting for this. There don't seem to be any authentic filters in stock anymore, however....
Hi JPB -
As of the date of this comment, the only black berkey filters on the market that are legitimate are the ones coming with brand new systems. We will have updates on the black berkeys as soon as we get more info.
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Dan
They should just put the warning label on it, along with a “lol look what the EPA is making us do just because the filters contain anti microbial silver in them!”
I have looked at your site and the black berkey filters are out of stock, why is it saying here that you can still buy them?
Hi Josie -
We just ran out last week and are working on getting more available. In the meantime. We do not have a timeline on these yet. We have the sterasyl ceramic filters which are a great back-up alternative.
https://www.bigberkeywaterfilters.com/super-sterasyl-ceramic-replacement-filters-8.html
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Dan
Becky is a great company & there filtration system is bar none . The EPA are a corrupt entity & a government overreaching arm of the leftist progressives ( namely Obama ) which gave the EPA the power to push for their ridiculous progressive policies ! The EPA should be abolished.
Jeff dear, Obama has nothing to do with the EPA of today in case you didn't notice he is not president
First, Matt’s last name is not Gates. Second, people should be very concerned that the US Government does not want us to be able to continue removing viruses from our municipal water supply after successfully doing so for over 25 years. The only reason I can come up with is not a good look for our masters. Thank goodness I’ve been paying attention and bought my spare filters right after the lawsuit was filed. The people buying alternative filters are going to be mighty dissapointed…
I just checked the Berkey website for black replacement filters. They are out of stock and you can only be put on a wait list. Not sure why on Feb 15, Dan said they are still in stock on the website? Is there another website I should be checking?
Hi Scott -
Are you looking on this website here? They are and have been in stock here for months:
https://www.bigberkeywaterfilters.com/black-berkey-filters.html
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Dan
So sorry to hear this is going on. Please let the Berkey community help with a petition or ???. Today is 2/17/24, I the website indicates the Black filters are out of stock. Can the white filters substitute? Are the white ceramic filters going to have the same problem?
Hi Kathy -
We still have the black berkeys in stock. And yes, the older white ceramic filters still fit into the systems as a substitute.
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Dan
ironic considering the fraud the govt has committed on the world with assurances getting a covid vax is good for you and society when it is the exact opposite.
I was thinking the same. Criminal.
So the Berkey filters website shut down but you’re saying the Berkey brand is still alive and well. Where do I buy replacement filters?
Hi Jill -
They are still available on our website.
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Dan
I bought sets of Black Berkey Filters with fluoride filters in about 2010, and am ready to replenish my supplies. I have heard and read many comments pro and con about the Berkey filters in the last year or two. One reports said the filters were no longer functioning to the advrtised standards, another that some companies have begun to manufacture inefficient knock-offs and marketing them as Black Berkeys, and the ridiculous stance that the EPA has taken. I also noted that the filtration test results you have published on your website are now well over 10 years old. Do you, particularly in view of the bad pess from knock-off filters, have plans to test your current supply of Black Berkey filters with another nationally certified lab? (I thought you might appreciate knowing that a top rated food chemistry lab recently did extensive testing with an array of water filters to determine which of them would filter out cesium, a heavy metal commonly assiciated with nuclear fall-out from fission nuclear reactions. He has stated that he was having difficulty locating an offical Berkey water filter distributor, and was hesitant to include the Berkey results, which were in the highest percentile of effectiveness with filtering cesium, for permission to include his Berkey results in his offical announcement of his findings. He further commented that he had until recently included Berkey filters in his sales catalog, abut he could not longer finda supplier. His name is Mike Adams. He can be reached on line via the Health Ranger Store, where he markets products that pass his exemplary stringent standards for food and chemical purity.)
Lastly, I have heard of a U.S. legislator named Matt Gaetz from a Western state.
who has become quite a champion of businesses and professionals maligned by federal eniities. Is this the Matt Gates that you referred to in your blog post? Thank you for choosing to prevail during these challenging times when the Berkey stadard can mean so much to our survival!
Hi Sandy -
The filter formula has not changed since inception, so there is no plans to repeat tests, but there is plans for additional testing. All of that is on pause right now while litigation is ongoing. We hope this comes to an end soon because between the knockoffs and tight supplies, we know it's tough for our consumers. Rest assured the company is working very hard to address all these issues.
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Dan
Kept us alive: When we found a 6mo Maltipoo, the vet said to put her down, her organs weren't working properly. We disagreed & never saw that vet again. Holistic Vet & Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, supplements, food therapy, AND water from our Black Berkey gave us 15 yrs with her. The best 15 yrs of our life. Couldn't have done it without our Berkey. Shame on the EPA. What can we do to help? Please advise.
Why not just carry the warning label with an extra explanation from the company AND keep manufacturing and selling? Berkey already has a huge loyal base and reputation. Everybody will know the dumb EPA label is just a formality. Their customers are being punished.
Hi Susan -
The filters would need to be registered as pesticides if the company were to go down this route, and would have large implications across many industries. That is always a potential future option, but nothing can change while litigation is ongoing.
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Dan
Begging for filters when can I purchase some
Hi Lisa -
We have filters in stock now.
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Dan
Is there anything we can do to help? Write to the EPA? Is there a link to the proceeding number where we can leave a comment?
I'm confused. I purchased a Berkey system and it has performed so well that other family members want to buy one. I went on the berkeyfilters.com site to send them a link to purchase a Berkey system and it said Berkey is going out of business. I was shocked and saddened. Now you're saying that's not right and berkeyfilters.com is not an authorized dealer? Who IS an authorized dealer? I looked on this site and can't find any one. Please help!
Hi Yvonne -
They were a authorized dealership that went out of business. We are a authorized dealership that is still in business.
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Dan
The fact that this is happening is a sign that you’re making real change in the world. Sad ( but not surprising ) to see that the powers that be are trying to stop you…keep up the fight for clean, water , brothers and sisters and please come back soon.
We all need to stand up against this! The EPA is not about protecting the people. They know the Berkey works! It works too well! They want it stopped. Look up Moses West, he invented a clean water system and then mysteriously died in a VA hospital. It turned condensation into pure clean drinking water. He was a good man, healthy and happy.It worked too well too. Do some research. It’s time to take a stand!
I can’t believe this. I came on here to figure out why it’s impossible to get filters and I finally read the true story of what has happened to Berkey. All I have to say is, wow they are even messing with our water anything to keep us sick and poisoned with toxins. This makes my blood boil. Can we all help by writing to the EPA (another overreaching gov agency trying to control us)? When can we buy filters? I am so sorry you all are dealing with this. May God help us in this crazy world!
Just saying that I am team Berkey and I am disappointed that once partners are now competitors and trying to disgrace Berkey. This customer is staying put and affirming a positive outcome for Berkey.
Hi Goddess Shehrizah -
Yes, we're a little disappointed in some of the business practices and morality of some competitors during this difficult time as well. We appreciate your support and will not let our customer base down.
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Dan
If the company doesn’t get anywhere in court, will you continue to sell the filters and systems using this ridiculous label? Understanding it’s not ideal, and wondering what can be done with an expensive water filter, that I can’t purchase replacement parts for.
Hi Lindsay -
Yes, there are alternative plans in the wings depending on the court ruling. The company plans on staying in business and meeting our customers needs for a looong time. We are just stuck in a tough spot temporarily. In the meantime, we do have the original high quality white berkey ceramic filters that can be used in the interim here:
https://www.bigberkeywaterfilters.com/replacement-filters.html
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Dan
If I can't buy replacment filters. What is coming with a new system?
Hi Lennie -
The systems still are coming with the original black berkey filters. While thee lawsuit is ongoing, we are still permitted to sell the black berkey filters with the systems as long as they were produced before the EPA stop order. We sold out of the replacement black berkey filters in April as they moved much faster, as you can imagine.
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Dan
The EPA is corrupt.
I'm glad to hear that Berkey is not going out of business. Does the Supreme Court Chevron decision help expedite the process? I thought it would be a no brainer since the EPA is clearly overreaching here
Hi Lisa -
Yes, we are hoping that's the case.
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Dan
I just heard about this. The same EPA who won't say anything bad about glyphosate that gives cancer to so many people. This is ridiculous.
I've put our name on the list for when we can buy the real Berkey filters again. We live in a heavy pesticide use area, and i rely on Berkey. I don't want substitutes.
I hope Berkey wont change their product to compromise with the government. Its great! Dont change a thing please! If they are going after Berkey that means you guys are the only good ones. Keep fighting and I will keep buying only from Berkey!!
Hi, is there a date set on when the appeals court will have their final say on your lawsuit/appeal? Do you think it will be this year that they will make a decision? We are dragging our feet in possibly buying a new water filtering system, but keep putting it off bc we want our Berkey... :(
Hi Christine -
We wish we were able to answer this question, but the court proceedings are not allowing us visibility on this as of yet. We hope to have an update soon.
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Dan
Hi, do the black filters fit all of the Berkey water filters? I have the Big Berkey
Hi Debbie
Yes, they do.
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Dan
I love my Berkey filter and do not care about what kind of label you have to place on it. I am happy to buy replacement cartridges with the pesticide label if that’s what you need to do to keep selling while you fight this.