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Berkey
Home Filtered (Berkey System)
AWI Score
Industry:4(3 sources)
Gravity-fed filtration using Black Berkey elements. Removes 99.999% of pathogenic bacteria and reduces PFAS, heavy metals, and other contaminants.
Source
Purified Municipal
Your Local Tap Water
Price
$0.08/gal
$0.05-0.12/gallon (after equipment)
Packaging
Glass Bottle
Value Ratio
1112.5
QPR per dollar
Independent Lab Tested
Your Personalized AWI Breakdown
1 = Perfect1 (Perfect)100 (Worst)
Your Score: 14
Industry: 4
Purity6
Value1
Availability51
Sustainability6
Minerals21
Trust11
Strong match. Home Filtered (Berkey System) scores well on value but could improve on availability.
QPR Score Breakdown
Quality
78Source Integrity
18/25
Mineral Profile
20/25
pH Balance
20/25
Taste Profile
20/25
Purity
95PFAS Levels
24/25
Microplastics
24/25
Heavy Metals
24/25
Other Contaminants
23/25
Resonance
95Environmental Impact
24/25
Ethical Sourcing
24/25
Packaging Sustainability
24/25
Corporate Transparency
23/25
Contaminant Analysis
| Contaminant | Level Found | EPA Limit | EWG Guideline | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFAS (Total) | 0.1 ppt | 4 ppt | 1 ppt | safe | Effectively removed by filtration |
| Lead | 0.01 ppb | 15 ppb | 0.5 ppb | safe | Effectively removed |
| Microplastics | 0 particles/L | No limit set | No guideline | safe | No plastic packaging contact |
Mineral Profile
Calcium
45 mg/L
Beneficial range: 40-100 mg/L
Preserved through filtration
Magnesium
12 mg/L
Beneficial range: 10-50 mg/L
Preserved through filtration
Availability & Pricing
National Availability
online only
Price Range
$0.05-0.12/gallon (after equipment)
Where to Find
BerkeyFilters.com, Amazon, Water filter retailers
Data Sources: Independent Lab Testing · EPA Tap Water Data · Berkey Published Test Results · Year tested: 2025