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Black Berkey® Filter Replacement Elements

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Ships in every new Berkey system while supplies last
Tested to NSF/ANSI Standard 53 by EPA-accredited and NSF-accredited labs
Reduces PFAS, lead, chlorine, chloramines, VOCs, pharmaceuticals and more
Re-cleanable and rated for up to 6,000 gallons per set of 2
Made in the USA, with a 2-year pro-rated warranty
Warning: counterfeit Black Berkey filters are sold online

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Black Berkey Replacement Filters

Black Berkey® Filter Elements

Fits every Berkey system • Set of 2

Made in the USA • Tested to NSF/ANSI Standard 53 by independent labs

6,000Gallons per pair

200+Contaminants tested

99.9%+PFOA reduction

2-YearPro-rated warranty

Need Replacement Filters?

Berkey Phoenix Is the Black Berkey Replacement

Black Berkey Elements are currently unavailable for individual purchase due to an EPA regulatory matter, and the Berkey Phoenix Filter Element is the authorized replacement. Phoenix is an exact swap in any Berkey system and is in stock now. New Berkey systems still ship with Black Berkey Elements while supplies last.

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About Black Berkey

The Gold Standard in Gravity Filtration

Black Berkey Elements are the filters that made Berkey a household name, and they ship in every new Berkey system while supplies last. Each element combines a proprietary blend of carbon and other media in a micro-porous structure that reduces a broad range of contaminants while leaving healthy minerals in your water.

200+ Contaminants Tested

Tested to NSF/ANSI Standard 53 protocols by EPA-accredited and NSF-accredited laboratories.

PFAS Reduction

Reduces PFOA more than 99.9%, to below 2 parts per trillion.

Long-Lasting

Up to 6,000 gallons per pair, about 8 years at 2 gallons a day.

Re-Cleanable

When the flow slows, scrub the outside under cold running water.

Keeps Healthy Minerals

Reduces what you don't want and keeps calcium and magnesium.

Made in the USA

Black Berkey Elements are manufactured in the USA.

Lab Results

What Black Berkey Elements Reduce

Tested against more than 200 contaminants across 9 categories by independent EPA-certified and NSF-accredited laboratories.

PFAS

>99.9% reduction

PFOA reduced to below 2 parts per trillion, under the EPA limit of 4 ppt.

Heavy Metals

>99% reduction

Lead, arsenic, chromium, cadmium, copper, nickel and zinc.

Pharmaceuticals

>99.5% reduction

All 17 compounds tested, including ibuprofen, acetaminophen and BPA.

VOCs

>99.6% reduction

54 compounds, including benzene, chloroform, toluene and MTBE.

Chlorine and Chloramines

>99.9% reduction

Free chlorine and chloramines, the main causes of tap water taste and odor.

Pesticides and Herbicides

>99.9% reduction

Most of the 40+ compounds tested, including atrazine, DDT and chlordane.

Petroleum Contaminants

>99.9% reduction

Gasoline, diesel, kerosene, crude oil and MCHM.

Radiologicals

>95.3% reduction

Gross alpha emitters above 98.7%, including uranium and radium.

All figures are minimums from independent third-party lab reports; most results fell below the lab's detection limit.

See Every Compound Tested

Tap a category to see each compound.

PFAS and Forever Chemicals9

PFOA was tested directly; the other compounds were evaluated by surrogate method using PFOA as the reference.

PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic Acid)
PFOS (Perfluorooctane Sulfonate)
PFNA (Perfluorononanoic Acid)
PFDA (Perfluorodecanoic Acid)
PFBS (Perfluorobutane Sulfonate)
PFHxS (Perfluorohexane Sulfonate)
PFHxA (Perfluorohexanoic Acid)
PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene)
Fluorotelomer Alcohol 8:2 (FTOH)

Heavy Metals15

Aluminum
Antimony
Arsenic
Barium
Cadmium
Chromium
Chromium-6 (Hexavalent)
Cobalt
Copper
Lead
Manganese
Molybdenum
Nickel
Thallium
Vanadium

Chlorine, Chloramine and Chlorine Byproducts13

Bromoacetic Acid
Bromodichloromethane
Bromoform
Chloramine
Chlorine
Chloroacetic Acid
Chloroform
Dibromoacetic Acid
Dichloroacetic Acid
Halo Acidic Acids (HAA5)
Tribromoacetic Acid
Trichloroacetic Acid
Trihalomethanes (THMs)

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)67

Acetone
Benzene
Bromobenzene
Bromochloromethane
4-Bromofluorobenzene
Bromomethane
2-Butanone (MEK)
Carbon Tetrachloride
Chlorobenzene
Chloroethane
Chloromethane
2-Chlorotoluene
4-Chlorotoluene
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
cis-1,3-Dichloropropene
1,2-Dibromoethane
Dibromomethane
1,2-Dichloro-1,1,2-trifluoroethane (CFC 123a)
1,2-Dichlorobenzene
1,3-Dichlorobenzene
1,4-Dichlorobenzene
Dichlorodifluoromethane (CFC 12)
1,2-Dichloroethane
1,1-Dichloroethane (1,1-DCA)
1,1-Dichloroethylene (1,1-DCE)
Dichloromethane
1,2-Dichloropropane
2,2-Dichloropropane
1,1-Dichloropropene
1,3-Dichloropropene
Ethylbenzene
Fluorobenzene
Hexachlorobutadiene (CCC)
2-Hexanone
Isopropylbenzene (Cumene)
4-Isopropyltoluene
m-Xylenes
Methyl tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE)
4-Methyl-2-pentanone
2-Methyl-2-propanol
Monochlorobenzene
n-Butylbenzene
n-Propylbenzene
Naphthalene
o-Xylene
p-Xylenes
sec-Butylbenzene
Styrene
tert-Butylbenzene
1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Tetrachloroethylene (PCE)
Tetrahydrofuran (THF)
Toluene
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
trans-1,3-Dichloropropene
1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
1,1,1-Trichloroethane (TCA)
Trichloroethene (TCE)
Trichloroethylene
Trichlorofluoromethane (CFC 11)
1,2,3-Trichloropropane
1,1,2-Trichlorotrifluoroethane
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene
1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene

Pesticides and Herbicides93

Acifluorfen
Alachlor
Aldicarb
Aldicarb Sulfone
Aldicarb Sulfoxide
Aldrin
Alpha-Chlorodane
Ametryn
Atraton
Atrazine
Baygon
Bentazon
Bromacil
Butachlor
Butylate
Carbaryl
Carbofuran
Carboxin
Chloramben
Chlordane
Chlorpropham
cis-Nonachlor
Cycloate
2,4-D
Dacthal Acid
Dalapon
2,4-DB
Diazinon
1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane (DBCP)
Dibromochloropropane
Dicamba
3,5-Dichlorobenzoic Acid
Dichlorvos
Diclorprop
Dieldrin
Dinoseb
Diphenamid
Disulfoton
Disulfoton Sulfone
Disulfoton Sulfoxide
Endrin
EPTC
Ethoprop
Ethylene Dibromide (EDB)
Fenamiphos
Fenarimol
Fluridone
Gamma-Chlorodane
Glyphosate
Heptachlor
Heptachlor Epoxide
Hexachlorobenzene
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
Hexazinone
3-Hydroxycarbofuran
5-Hydroxydicamba
Lindane (Gamma-BHC)
Merphos
Methiocarb
Methomyl
Methoxychlor
Methyl Paraoxon
Metolachlor
Metribuzin
Mevinphos
MGK 264
Molinate
Napropamide
4-Nitrophenol
Norflurazon
Oxamyl
Pebulate
Pentachlorophenol
Picloram
Prometon
Prometryn
Pronamide
Propazine
Simazine
Simetryn
Stirofos
2,4,5-T
Tebuthiuron
Terbacil
Terbufos
Terbutryn
Thiobencarb
Toxaphene
2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
trans-Nonachlor
Triademefon
Tricyclazole
Vernolate

Pharmaceuticals and Emerging Contaminants16

Acetaminophen
Bisphenol-A
Caffeine
Carbamazepine
Ciprofloxacin HCL
Diclofenac Sodium
Erythromycin USP
Gemfibrozil
Ibuprofen
Naproxen Sodium
4-para-Nonylphenol
Primidone
Progesterone
4-tert-Octylphenol
Triclosan
Trimethoprim

Petroleum Contaminants6

Crude Oil
Diesel
Gasoline
Kerosene
Mineral Spirits
Refined Oil

Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)7

Aroclor 1016
Aroclor 1221
Aroclor 1232
Aroclor 1242
Aroclor 1248
Aroclor 1254
Aroclor 1260

Radiologicals22

Americium-241
Californium-251
Californium-252
Cesium-137
Iodine-129
Iodine-131
Mendelevium-258
Neptunium-237
Plutonium-238
Plutonium-239
Polonium-210
Promethium-145
Protactinium-231
Radium-226
Radium-228
Radon-222
Strontium-90
Technetium-99
Thorium-232
Uranium
Uranium-235
Uranium-238

Specifications

Built to Last for Years

Elements	Set of 2
Rated life	6,000 gallons per pair (3,000 per element)
Typical lifespan	About 8 years at 2 gallons a day, about 4 years at 4 gallons a day
Position	Upper chamber of any Berkey system
Fits	Go Berkey Kit, Travel, Big, Royal, Imperial and Crown Berkey
Fluoride add-on	PF-2 filters thread onto the bottom of each element (not compatible with the Go Berkey Kit)
Maintenance	Re-cleanable with a Scotch-Brite pad under cold running water
Testing	Tested to NSF/ANSI Standard 53 by EPA-accredited and NSF-accredited labs
Made in	USA
Warranty	2-year pro-rated, calculated in 6-month intervals
In the box	2 Black Berkey Elements, priming button, instructions

Side by Side

Black Berkey vs Berkey Phoenix

Almost identical in performance. Phoenix is the one you can buy today.

Specifications
Specification	Black Berkey	Berkey Phoenix
Gallons filtered (per pair)	6,000	5,500
Availability	Ships in new systems only	In stock, sold in pairs
Price (per pair)	$166 when last sold	$120
Testing and certification	Tested to NSF/ANSI Standard 53	Certified to NSF/ANSI 42 and NSF/ANSI/CAN 372
Fluoride	PF-2 required for consistent removal	PF-2 required for consistent removal
Made in	USA	India
Warranty	2-year pro-rated	1-year non-prorated

Contaminant Reduction
Contaminant	Black Berkey	Berkey Phoenix
PFAS (PFOA)	>99.9%	>99.8%
Lead	>99%	>99.5%
Free chlorine and chloramines	>99.9%	>99.9%
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)	>99.6%	>99.9%
Pharmaceuticals	>99.5%	>99.9%
Pesticides and herbicides	>99.9%	>99.9%

All figures come from independent third-party lab testing and are minimums; most results fell below the lab's detection limit.

Two Berkey Phoenix filter elements with the priming tool and red food coloring test vials

New Replacement Filter Now Available

Berkey Phoenix: The New Black Berkey Replacement

When your Black Berkeys need replacing, the Berkey Phoenix Filter Element is the new replacement filter and the only one endorsed by NMCL, the maker of Berkey. It is an exact swap, with the same threading, the same mounting and the same priming process, and it is in stock today.

Certified to NSF/ANSI 42 and NSF/ANSI/CAN 372
5,500 gallons per pair at $120
Ships with new washers, wing nuts, primer and red dye test

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Frequently Asked

Black Berkey Element Questions

Can I buy Black Berkey replacement elements?

Not right now. Black Berkey Elements are currently unavailable for individual purchase due to an EPA regulatory matter, and the Berkey Phoenix Filter Element is the authorized replacement. Phoenix fits every Berkey system and is in stock.

Do new Berkey systems still come with Black Berkey Elements?

Yes. Every new Berkey system ships with Black Berkey Elements while supplies last. Dealers are not permitted to remove them from systems and sell them separately.

How does Phoenix compare to Black Berkey?

The two are almost identical in performance. Black Berkey Elements last a little longer, at 6,000 gallons per pair versus 5,500. Phoenix costs less at $120 per pair, carries NSF/ANSI 42 and NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 certification, and is an exact swap in any Berkey system using the same priming process.

Are Black Berkey filters sold on other websites genuine?

Be careful. Black Berkey Elements are not being produced for standalone sale, so new standalone Black Berkey listings are very likely counterfeit. Counterfeits can look identical but carry none of the testing behind genuine elements.

How long do Black Berkey Elements last?

A pair is rated for up to 6,000 gallons (3,000 gallons per element). That is about 8 years at 2 gallons a day, or about 4 years at 4 gallons a day. Actual life depends on your source water.

How do I clean Black Berkey Elements?

When the flow slows, scrub the outside of each element with a Scotch-Brite pad under cold running water, then reinstall. A red food coloring test confirms they are still effective: if color comes through into the lower chamber, it is time to replace them.

How do I prime new Black Berkey Elements?

Attach the priming button to the threaded stem, press the element against your kitchen faucet and run cold water through it for 30 to 60 seconds, until beads of water appear on the outside. Priming a pair takes about 5 to 10 minutes.

Can I use more than two Black Berkey Elements?

Yes. Most Berkey systems hold more than two elements. Four elements double the rated life to about 12,000 gallons and filter noticeably faster.

Do Black Berkey Elements remove healthy minerals?

No. Black Berkey Elements reduce contaminants while leaving beneficial minerals like calcium and magnesium in your water.

My element has a small dimple or chip on top. Is that a defect?

No. A small dimple or chip on the top of an element does not affect performance, filtration or filter life, and is not considered a defect.

Do Black Berkey Elements remove fluoride?

PF-2 fluoride filters are required for consistent fluoride removal. They thread onto the bottom of Black Berkey or Phoenix elements in the lower chamber and last 1,000 gallons or 1 year, whichever comes first.

What warranty covers Black Berkey Elements?

Black Berkey Elements carry a 2-year pro-rated manufacturer warranty.

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