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Quickly becoming one of the most popular systems, the Royal Berkey holds more water and filters it 14% faster than the Big!
- Min. 2 Filters: 2-6 People
- Max 4 Filters: 7 people
- Flow Rate (Gallon Per Hour)
2 filters : 4GPH
4 filters : 8GPH - Dimensions: 9.5”D x 24”H
- Empty weight: 8lbs
The Big Berkey is one of the most popular and adaptable water filter systems on the market today. It is a great option for the home, RV, and tiny house living! Ideal for medium-sized families from 1 to 4 people. Also, during emergency situations, with 4 Black Berkey® Filters equipped, it can supply up to 16 people purified drinking water while being filled continually.
Recommended for 2-4 People
Comes with 2 Filters
Maximum number of filters: 4
Max filtered water GPH: 7
Dimensions: 8.5"D x 21" H
Overview
Big Berkey® Water Filter System
Holding Capacity: 2.25 Gallons (8.5 L)
Material: 304 AISI Stainless Steel
Finish: High Polish Stainless Steel
The Big Berkey is one of the most popular and adaptable water filter systems on the market today. It is a great option for the home, RV, and tiny house living! Ideal for medium-sized families from 1 to 4 people. Also, during emergency situations, with 4 Black Berkey® Filters equipped, it can supply up to 16 people purified drinking water while being filled continually.
Berkey® water filter systems are designed to provide purified drinking water for a certain amount of people. It is designed to fit the needs of the average size family.
The 2.25-gallon capacity is versatile enough to produce Berkey® water for one to sixteen people. Large enough to provide ample water and still compact enough to fit in areas that larger units would not. Ideally suited for home use and families or small groups. This water purifier comes complete with everything you need to start purifying your drinking water within minutes of assembly.
*Not yet available in Iowa or California*


Black Berkey® Filters
Purifying water filters are installed in the upper chamber of the water filter system. Supports up to 4 filters. Learn More

Fluoride Filters (add on)
These white addon filters set in the lower chamber attached to the stems of the Black filters, reducing fluoride by up to 97%. Learn More

Spigot (Included)
The spigot, a valve for controlling the release of water, is made of FDA approved, BPA free polypropylene. Also available in stainless steel. Learn More
Specifications
Big Berkey®

Filtered Water Capacity | 2.25 Gallons (8.5 L) | |
Product Dimensions | 8.5 x 8.5 x 21.0 inches | |
Product Dimensions (Nested) | 8.5 x 8.5 x 13.0 inches | |
Weight Empty | 7 lbs | |
Weight Full (Lower Chamber Full) |
25.76 lbs | |
Material | High polish 304 stainless steel | |
Spigot (Included) Material | BPA free, FDA approved, high impact polypropylene | |
Price (USD) |
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$278 with 2 Black Berkey® Filters (standard configuration) $388 with 4 Black Berkey® Filters |
Purification Speed (Gallons Per Hour) |
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Up to 3.5 GPH with 2 Black Berkey® Filters (standard configuration) Up to 7.0 GPH with 4 Black Berkey® Filters |
Availability |
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Not yet available in Iowa or California (Learn Why) |
Black Berkey® Purification Filters (2 included)

Contaminants Removed | 203 contaminants are removed including, but not limited to; viruses (99.999%), pathogenic bacteria (99.9999%), Chloramine (below lab detectable limit), trihalomethanes (99.8%), pharmaceuticals (99.9%), pesticides (below lab detectable limit),heavy metals ( See full list of removed contaminants here) | |
Product Dimensions | 2.25 x 2.25 x 9.75 inches | |
Composition | Carbon composite containing high-grade coconut shell carbon combined with a proprietary blend of 5 other types of media. | |
Certifications | The Black Berkey® purification element formulation has been tested by State and EPA accredited laboratories to exceed NSF/ANSI Standard 531 | |
Lifespan | 3,000 gallons per filter. (6,000 gallons per set of 2) |
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1The Black Berkey purification element formulation has been tested by State and EPA accredited laboratories to exceed NSF/ANSI Standard 53 but has not yet been certified.
Lab Results
- Black-Berkey_Perfluorinated-Chemical-Removal-Test-Report.pdf
- Berkey Purification Element Chem-Red Test-9-15 Rev.pdf
- BF2 Gross Alpha Radiological Test Results-1.pdf
- BF2 Gross Beta Radiological Test Results.pdf
- BF2 Inorganic Test Results.pdf
- BF2 Microbiological Testing.pdf
- BF2 Organic Test Results.pdf
- BF2 Uranium Radiological Test Results.pdf
How To Information
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Water Filter systems
1Price varies with the number of Filters | 2Flow rate based on optimal water conditions and emergency use with the upper container being kept full. Flow rate may vary by user.