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Best Homestead Water Filtration System

A Big Berkey is the perfect homestead water filtration system. When I say homesteader, I don't just mean a family that has built a cottage in the woods and lives off the land completely. There are many families who fit that description and this information is for them. But, it's...

How Do You Hydrate For Baseball?

By Jeff Wise

Our family is a baseball family for sure! We’re also a Berkey family and often times we get asked the question, "How do you hydrate for baseball?" We all know hydration is important during the hot baseball months of May-September, depending upon where you live. Did you know it’s just...

Stay Hydrated While Hiking

By Jeff Wise

If there's one thing our family has learned it's that we need to stay hydrated while hiking. Hiking is the perfect family activity. It's a great way to escape from the busy world for a brief time. Sometimes the best thing you can do for your health is to put...

10 Water Filter Buying Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

By Jeff Wise

If you live in a developed country, you likely have access to all the fresh, clean water you need. Or do you? In the U.S., more than 25 million people drink water from systems that don't meet federal health standards. In many cases, people drink water with dangerous levels of contaminants. Avoiding water-borne illnesses...

Statement Regarding 2022 Berkey Water Filter Lawsuit

By Jeff Wise
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Customers have shown concern about the Berkey water filter lawsuit and that's why our family is releasing this authorized statement from our manufacturer. This is the phony lawsuit filed against NMCL. To learn about the Berkey water filter lawsuit against the EPA go here. Attorneys typically advise clients not to...

The Importance of Water Filtration: 10 Things You Should Know

By Jeff Wise
Water Contaminants

During the coronavirus pandemic, the water filter market took a big hit. However, it is now back, more prominent than ever, and continuing to grow year after year. By 2029, the water filter market in the United States alone is expected to reach a value of more than $9 billion! That is a...

Berkey Water TDS Meter Information

By Jeff Wise
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Many people are looking for Berkey water TDS information but let's first take a look at this. In 2015, over 20 million people in the US relied on water systems that violated safety standards. Clearly, we are a long way from everyone having access to clean drinking water. However, even...

How To Stay Hydrated All Year Long (And Why)

By Jeff Wise
Hydration

At birth, our bodies are 78% water. That percentage goes down as we get older, but even adults are around 55% to 60% water. That means that you're more than half water! With such a high water percentage, it's clear that you need to be keeping yourself hydrated. Water is...

How to Install an Under Sink Water Filter

By Jeff Wise

Did you know that around 40% of Americans use some sort of water filtration system? You're interested in installing a water filter, but don't know where to start. Installing a water filter can seem daunting, but it's a very simple process. All you need is a few supplies and about...

Why Are Berkey Water Filters Banned in California?

By Jeff Wise

Why are Berkey water filters banned in California? Berkey products are not for sale to residents of the State of California but not because they are banned. This page is going to provide you with important information regarding this development. California, known for its rigorous regulatory landscape, has reached a tipping point...

Your Guide to Choosing Home Water Filtration Systems

By Jeff Wise
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Your home water filtration system is your first defense against harmful contaminants. The quality of your drinking water has an enormous impact on your health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently acknowledged that this is one of the primary causes of preventable disease in the United States today....

The Ultimate Guide to Survival Water Filters

By Jeff Wise
Preparedness

Welcome to the ultimate guide to survival water filters! Did you know that 41 percent of people say they're not prepared for a natural disaster? While you can never be completely prepared, there are things you can do to help you be more prepared. One of the most important things...