These two filtration systems have a lot in common, but they also have a lot that differentiates them. The Berkey system is a comprehensive water filter that removes as many contaminants as possible. These include protozoa, inorganic minerals, trihalomethanes, heavy metals, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, VOCs, perfluorinated chemicals, petroleum products, rust, sediment, silt, and even radiological waste. With […]
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What Is Water Pollution?
Broadly defined, water pollution is the contamination of water that makes it non-potable. Non-potable, in this instance, means undrinkable and unsafe for cooking, cleaning, swimming, and other essential activities. Several sources, including chemicals, trash, parasites and bacteria, can contribute to this. Think of oil spills, standing water that accumulates bacteria, and even air pollution that eventually […]
What Is pH in Water?
Water pH, short for potential hydrogen or power of hydrogen, is a numerical value on a defined numerical scale representing how basic or acidic water is on a logarithmic basis. Water pH is similar to something like temperature, meaning that it isn’t a physical attribute you can measure as a quantity or a concentration. The […]
Where Can I Buy Distilled Water & Do I Need It?
While making distilled water at home is easy and a great idea, it’s not without shortcomings. Firstly, you may not have all the required resources, such as home distillation kits. Secondly, the process is painstakingly slow and time-consuming, and you may not have all the time in the world. Thirdly, you may not store your […]
How to Purify Water at Home
The human body requires constant replenishment with fresh, clean water to run optimally and replace the water lost throughout the day. While most tap water is safe for drinking from the faucet, sometimes it’s not always available and you have to get your water from another source. Either way, it may not be as pure […]
ProOne vs. Berkey
ProOne (rebranded from ProPur in 2021) and Berkey are highly effective gravity water filters and great options to make the water at your home safe, clean, and delicious to drink. Here, we’ll go over each gravity system’s upsides and downsides, including how they work, what they cost, the maintenance requirements, and more. Conscious Water, Canada’s […]
Berkey vs Alexapure – What’s the Difference?
When choosing the right home or business water filter between two highly similar brands, you may be lost as to which one to go with. Experts in the wellness industry highly recommend both Berkey and Alexapure water filters because they have desirable merits that are often similar to each other. However, there are a few […]
What Is Thick Water?
Ever wonder what that prescription-looking water in those medical bottles is? Well, this article explains it to you. Water that is thickened (by many gradation options) is designed for people, usually the elderly, who have swallowing disorders to help prevent aspiration. This condition is called dysphagia, and it affects up to 15 million American adults […]
Berkey vs. Reverse Osmosis Water Filtering
The Berkey Filtration System Berkey water filters operate as freestanding units which don’t require electricity, tools, or any set-up hassle. Gravity is their main force: you pour water into the upper chamber, and when it reaches the lower chamber, it’s crystalline pure water. It’s like watching – and tasting – a little bit of alchemy in action. […]
Why Drinking Filtered Water Is Better
Tap vs. Filtered Water In most places in North America, tap water is safe to drink. Faucet water comes from a local municipal water source and is processed for safety and purity. While in some places there are possibilities of water contaminants (mainly in rural, highly underserved areas), in general, the tap water supply is […]
