Black Berkey® Filter Replacement Elements

The gold standard in gravity water filtration. Tested to exceed EPA & NSF standards, Black Berkey elements remove over 200 contaminants while lasting up to 6,000 gallons per pair—delivering clean water for years at just pennies per gallon.

⚖️ EPA Legal Update: Black Berkey Elements remain out of stock while we continue our legal action with the EPA. In the meantime, Berkey has released the Berkey Phoenix Filter Elements as the officially endorsed replacement - NSF/EPA certified lab-tested, and fully compatible with PF-2 Fluoride Filters. Info on lawsuit status here.

6,000 Gallons Per Set of 2

8+ Years Lifespan (2 gal/day)

200+ Contaminants Removed

99.9% Removal Rate

What Black Berkey Elements Remove

Tested by State & EPA-accredited laboratories to exceed EPA & ANSI/NSF Standard 53 protocols. Black Berkey elements tackle the broadest range of drinking water contaminants of any gravity filter on the market.

💊 Pharmaceuticals

Reduced >99.9%

Acetaminophen
Bisphenol-A (BPA)
Caffeine
Ibuprofen
Naproxen

🧪 PFAS / PFOA

Reduced >99.9%

PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic Acid)
PFOS
PFBS
Perfluorochemicals
Forever Chemicals

⚠️ Heavy Metals

Reduced >99%

Lead
Mercury
Aluminum
Arsenic
Chromium
Copper

🌾 Herbicides & Pesticides

Reduced >99.9%

Glyphosate (Roundup)
Atrazine
2,4-D
DDT
Lindane

☢️ Radiologicals

Reduced >99.8%

Uranium
Plutonium
Strontium-90
Cesium-137
Radon-222

🧪 VOCs & Chemicals

Reduced >99.9%

Benzene
Chloroform
Carbon Tetrachloride
Gasoline
Diesel
Crude Oil

💧 Chlorine & Disinfectants

Below Detectable Limits

Chlorine
Chloramines
Trihalomethanes (THMs)
Foul tastes and odors
Cloudiness and sediment

🔬 Full Lab Testing

For complete removal rates and full list of 200+ contaminants tested, view the complete list here and the Lab Test Results can be found here.

Learn how Black Berkey® filters are tested, which NSF/ANSI standards matter, how long they last in gallons, and how real-world performance is evaluated over decades. View Berkey testing, performance & value overview.

Exceptional Lifespan & Value

Unlike disposable filters that require replacement every few months, Black Berkey elements deliver years of reliable filtration with minimal maintenance.

3,000

Gallons Per Element

Single filter capacity

6,000

Gallons Per Set of 2

Standard pair capacity

8+

Years Lifespan

At 2 gallons per day

4+

Years Lifespan

At 4 gallons per day

💰 Just Pennies Per Gallon

No expensive disposable filters. No monthly replacements. Black Berkey elements are re-cleanable throughout their 6,000-gallon lifetime, delivering premium filtration for a fraction of the cost of bottled water or other filter systems.

Proof of Performance: Red Food Coloring Test

Watch: Black Berkey Elements Remove Red Dye

Black Berkey elements are so powerful they can remove red food coloring from water—a dramatic demonstration of their filtration capability. This test confirms your filters are working properly and can be performed at any time. Virtually no other gravity filter can duplicate this performance.

How to Prime & Clean Black Berkey Elements

Watch: Priming and Maintenance Tutorial

Learn how to properly prime new Black Berkey elements and how to clean them when flow rate decreases. Simple maintenance with a ScotchBrite pad under running water restores performance and extends filter life. This quick process takes just minutes and keeps your system operating at peak efficiency.

Re-Cleanable & Re-Usable

🧽 Simple Cleaning Process

When flow rate decreases, simply brush the Black Berkey elements with a ScotchBrite pad under running water, reinstall, and your system is ready to filter again.

No tools required
Takes just minutes
Restores like-new flow rate
Can be done multiple times throughout filter life

📏 Filter Lifespan Factors

Actual filter lifespan depends on source water quality. Cleaner source water = longer filter life.

Municipal/well water: Full 6,000 gallons
Rainwater: Extended lifespan possible
Turbid/sediment-laden water: May reduce lifespan
Red dye test confirms filter effectiveness

🔍 Testing & Verification

Perform a red food coloring test at any time to verify your Black Berkey elements are filtering properly.

Add red dye to upper chamber
Filtered water should be crystal clear
If dye passes through, time to replace
Test after cleaning to confirm restoration

Add Fluoride & Arsenic Reduction

🚰 Optional PF-2 Filter Enhancement

Concerned about fluoride and arsenic in your water? Add a set of Berkey PF-2 fluoride and arsenic reduction filters to the lower chamber of your system. The PF-2 filters screw directly into the base of Black Berkey elements and work in tandem to provide comprehensive protection.

The PF-2 filters specifically target fluoride and arsenic—two contaminants that are difficult to remove with standard carbon filtration. Together with Black Berkey elements, you get the most complete water filtration solution available.

View PF-2 Fluoride & Arsenic Filters →

Environmentally Sustainable

♻️

Reduces Waste

One set of Black Berkey elements replaces thousands of disposable filter cartridges and plastic water bottles, dramatically reducing landfill waste.

🌱

Re-Cleanable Design

Clean and reuse your filters multiple times throughout their lifespan. No need to discard filters just because flow rate slows down.

💵

Saves Money

Years of filtration at pennies per gallon. Eliminates the ongoing cost of bottled water and frequent filter replacements.

Warranty & Support

Black Berkey filtration elements have a 2-year prorated warranty calculated in 6-month intervals. The manufacturer will replace or repair any product that it deems is not properly functioning during the stated warranty period.

BigBerkeyWaterFilters is always at your service to assist with warranty claims, send you replacement hardware free of charge if needed, or provide system maintenance support during the life of ownership.

✓ 2-Year Prorated Warranty

⚠️ Important Notes:

• Some Black Berkey filters may come with a small dimple or chip off the top. This does not affect performance, filtration efficiency, or filter life, and is not considered a defect.

• Black Berkey elements are upper chamber elements and do not work simultaneously with Ceramic Super Sterasyl elements.

• Compatible with British Berkefeld systems and most gravity filter systems. Can replace older white ceramic filters.

• Only purchase authentic Black Berkey elements. Third-party filters may not meet performance standards.

Replacement Filters

Sport Berkey Replacement Filter

Berkey Phoenix Filter Elements and PF-2 Fluoride Filters Combo

Berkey Phoenix Filter Elements - New Millennium Edition

Black Berkey® Filter Replacement Elements

Black Berkey Element and PF-2 Filter Combo

PF-2 Fluoride and Arsenic Water Filters (2)