Big Berkey
Gravity-fed stainless countertop system that filters water anywhere without plumbing or power.
At a glance
Pros
- + Works completely off-grid with no plumbing or power
- + Long-lasting Black Berkey elements last thousands of gallons
- + Durable stainless steel construction
- + Removes a broad range of contaminants including PFAS
Cons
- − Self-tested rather than NSF certified
- − Slow gravity flow rate
- − Fluoride reduction requires add-on PF2 filters
Our verdict
The Big Berkey delivers serious gravity filtration with no installation or electricity needed. Certification is self-tested rather than NSF, which gives some buyers pause.
Full specs
| Filter type | Gravity countertop |
|---|---|
| Removes | lead, PFAS, chlorine, fluoride |
| NSF certified | N/A |
| Flow rate | 0.06 GPM |
| Filter life | 6,000 gal |
| Filter cost / yr | 60 USD |
| Installation | No-install |
| Storage tank | No |
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