Berkey Phoenix Pesticides Pharmaceuticals
Berkey Phoenix Pesticide, Pharmaceutical & Industrial Chemical Test Results
100+ Contaminants Tested, 99.9%+ Removal Verified
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Agricultural & Pharmaceutical Contaminants Removed
RAYNU Analytical Labs testing confirms Berkey Phoenix filters achieve 99.9%+ removal across 100+ contaminants including 50+ pesticides and herbicides, 13 pharmaceutical drugs, 25+ semi-volatile organics (SVOCs), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and 3 polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) congeners.
Test Report Details
| Report Number | 2510041B |
| Laboratory | RAYNU Analytical and Research Lab LLP, Bangalore |
| Test Date | September 2-27, 2025 |
| Standards | NSF/ANSI-401, APHA 22nd, AOAC 20th, EPA Guidelines |
Why This Testing Matters
Pesticides and pharmaceutical drugs are increasingly detected in drinking water nationwide. These contaminants can disrupt hormones, impact child development, and contribute to antibiotic resistance. Most filters are never tested against these compounds. Berkey Phoenix provides verified protection.
Complete Test Results
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Pesticides & Herbicides: 50+ Tested (Sample)
Agricultural chemicals that contaminate groundwater from farm runoff. Linked to cancer, hormone disruption, and neurological damage. Compounds tested include broad-spectrum herbicides (Glyphosate, 2,4-D, Alachlor), organochlorine insecticides (DDT, Chlordane, Aldrin, Dieldrin, Heptachlor), and the triazine herbicide class (Simazine, Cyanazine, Prometon, Prometryn, Propazine).
| Pesticide/Herbicide | Input (µg/L) | Output (µg/L) | Removal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,4-D | 1000.0 | < 1 | 99.9%+ |
| 2,4,5-TP | 1000.0 | < 1 | 99.9%+ |
| 4,4-DDD | 1000.0 | < 1 | 99.9%+ |
| Alachlor | 1000.0 | < 1 | 99.9%+ |
| Aldrin | 1000.0 | < 1 | 99.9%+ |
| Chlordane | 1000.0 | < 1 | 99.9%+ |
| Dieldrin | 1000.0 | < 1 | 99.9%+ |
| Endosulfan Sulfate | 1000.0 | < 1 | 99.9%+ |
| Glyphosate | 1000.0 | < 1 | 99.9%+ |
| Heptachlor | 1000.0 | < 1 | 99.9%+ |
| ...and 40+ additional pesticides, all with 99.9%+ removal | |||
Pharmaceutical Drugs: 13 Tested
Prescription medications and antimicrobial agents that enter water through human excretion and pharmaceutical manufacturing waste.
| Pharmaceutical Drug | Input (µg/L) | Output (µg/L) | Removal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaminophen (Tylenol) | 1000 | < 1 | 99.9%+ |
| Atenolol (Beta blocker) | 1000 | < 1 | 99.9%+ |
| Carbamazepine (Epilepsy drug) | 1000 | < 1 | 99.9%+ |
| Ciprofloxacin HCl (Antibiotic) | 1000 | < 1 | 99.9%+ |
| Diclofenac Sodium (NSAID) | 1000 | < 1 | 99.9%+ |
| Erythromycin USP (Antibiotic) | 1000 | < 1 | 99.9%+ |
| Estrone (Hormone) | 1000 | < 1 | 99.9%+ |
| Ibuprofen (Advil/Motrin) | 1000 | < 1 | 99.9%+ |
| Phenytoin (Epilepsy drug) | 1000 | < 1 | 99.9%+ |
| Progesterone (Hormone) | 1000 | < 1 | 99.9%+ |
| Sulfamethoxazole (Antibiotic) | 1000 | < 1 | 99.9%+ |
| Triclosan (Antimicrobial) | 1000 | < 1 | 99.9%+ |
| Trimethoprim (Antibiotic) | 1000 | < 1 | 99.9%+ |
Semi-Volatile Organics & PAHs: 25+ Tested
Industrial chemicals and combustion byproducts. Many are carcinogenic. Removal verified for all tested compounds including benzene derivatives, fluorene, naphthalene, anthracene, benz[a]anthracene, benzo[a]pyrene, chrysene, hexachlorobenzene, and multiple phthalates.
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs): 3 Congeners Tested
Banned industrial chemicals that persist in the environment for decades. Three PCB congeners tested at 99.9%+ removal: 2,2',3,3',4,4',6-Heptachlorobiphenyl, 2,2',4,4',5,6'-Hexachlorobiphenyl, and 2,4,5-Trichlorobiphenyl.
Understanding These Results
Testing Methodology
Protocol: NSF/ANSI-401 (Emerging Contaminants) plus APHA, AOAC, and EPA methods. Analysis via GCMSMS for pesticides/PAHs/PCBs and LCMSMS for pharmaceuticals. All compounds spiked at 1000 µg/L.
Why These Contaminants Matter
Pharmaceutical Contamination Crisis
A 2008 AP investigation found pharmaceutical drugs in the drinking water of 41 million Americans. Antibiotics contribute to antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Hormones can disrupt endocrine systems even at trace levels. Pain relievers and psychiatric drugs accumulate in aquatic ecosystems and potentially affect human health over time. Standard municipal treatment was never designed to remove these compounds.
Remove What Others Can't
Most filters never address pharmaceuticals or industrial chemicals. Berkey Phoenix provides verified protection.
