Media Coverage

EWG Names Travel Berkey "Best Overall" for PFAS Removal

The Environmental Working Group — one of the nation's most recognized nonprofit research organizations — conducted independent testing of countertop water filters to evaluate their ability to reduce PFAS ("forever chemicals") in drinking water. After testing multiple systems, EWG selected the Travel Berkey as the best overall performer, noting that it reduced all 25 PFAS compounds tested to non-detectable levels.

LA Times Profiles Berkey's "Cult Following" Among Water Quality Advocates

In a detailed lifestyle feature, the Los Angeles Times explored why Berkey water filters have developed an intensely loyal customer base. The article profiles the community of homeowners, off-grid families, and health-conscious consumers who have made Berkey their go-to choice for gravity-based water filtration — and the brand recognition that earned Berkey a now-iconic description in national media.

Context: The article also examines regulatory developments between Berkey's manufacturer and the EPA. BigBerkeyWaterFilters.com supports transparency — you can learn more about the current regulatory landscape on our Helpful Resources page.

CBS News Reports on Berkey's PFAS Filtration Performance

CBS News affiliates in Philadelphia and Colorado aired segments highlighting which countertop water filters can effectively reduce PFAS ("forever chemicals") from household drinking water. Citing independent testing conducted by the Environmental Working Group, the broadcasts specifically recommended the Travel Berkey for its ability to address these persistent contaminants.

Food Network's 2-Year Big Berkey Review Calls It a "Pack Leader"

A Food Network writer used the Big Berkey daily for more than two years before publishing their hands-on review. The article examines filtration performance, long-term value, and day-to-day experience — concluding that Berkey delivers superior water quality compared to mainstream pitcher filters. The reviewer highlighted the system's cost-effectiveness over time and praised the taste of the filtered water.

The Prepared Recommends Berkey as Top Home Water Filter for Emergencies

The Prepared — a leading independent resource for emergency preparedness — selected the Big Berkey as their top pick for home water filtration after extensive hands-on testing. Their review praised Berkey for checking every critical box: trusted brand recognition, broad-spectrum filtration, portability, and the ability to process water from virtually any freshwater source without electricity. A separate year-long daily use review by The Prepared's editorial team confirmed the system's real-world reliability.

The Quality Edit: Berkey Is "Worth Both the Hype and the Investment"

After several months of daily use, The Quality Edit — a lifestyle and product curation publication — published an in-depth review of the Travel Berkey. The reviewer, who had never previously owned any water filter, was motivated by concerns about California tap water quality and found the Berkey transformed both their hydration habits and confidence in what they were drinking. The review praised Berkey's gravity-fed design for requiring no power or producing waste, and noted that seeing the stainless steel system on the countertop served as a daily reminder to drink more water.