You are a pretty good speaker. You stay on a linear path while speaking, you are well prepared, you don't pause and you don't use filler words or sounds. Well done.

Thank you both for taking the time out to test both of these so thoroughly. That's very much appreciated!

Berkey doesn’t have a single NSF clearance to validate their claims about what they filter out. They now have lawsuits pending because it was proven their filters didn’t come close to their claims. Please look it up before spending your hard earned money.

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video!🙌🏼💖

Thank you for letting us know about the coliform bacteria. I had no clue about that.

For the new water filter people, a brief introduction to Berkey and Aqua Tru would be appreciated.

Thank you so much for making this video! Great info that I was looking for 👍🏻

Thanks for your time of the test!

Was the AquaTru water hardness lower than the Berkey? I noticed you said the water hardness of the Berkey was "better" than the AquaTru sample, so, since the AquaTru is RO filtration and the Berkey will do almost nothing to lower hardness, I'm guess that hard water is "better" than, er, not-hard water? Or is the AquaTru adding "hardness" with the final "filter." I'm so confused~ Edit: Thanks so much for the comparison. The results were surprising and fascinating.

I've read & listened to a lot of water filter testimonies. I want you to know, I appreciated your efforts and point of view. Good Job (and I rarely say that about anyone).

Great review. Thank you for sharing. I've been wondering about them myself.

how often to clean your hands and filter. And how would you know if there is bacteria already there? thanks ...great video

Absolutely love my Berkey filter. I don’t have much space so I McGivered the components with a cheese ball plastic bin for the top and a Walmart iced tea dispenser for the bottom. I use one Berkey filter in it. Still going strong after two years, filtering about 1 Gallon per day. Go Berkey!

Thank you! Well done and well explained.

I would love to see you test the claims of gallons. What is the Berkey like after 3000 gallons? What does aqua true like at their claim?

Thanks for investing your personal time to present your observations, anaylsis results and recommendations. NOTE: The numerical difference of 2 (91 vs. 93) doesn't mean too much for a sample size of just one or even two. Berkey could truly be a better filter or AquaTru could or there may not be a signficant difference. If I was commisioned to the task of testing the hypothesis "Berkey is better" or "Aquatrue is better", then I would access whatever raw data was available on both systems regarding "percent purified" (90, 91, 92, 93, ...) in order to calculate the appropriate sample size, (10, 20, 100, 500, ...etc) and how much of a "difference" would we want to detect as being "significant" (1, 2, 5, 10, ...). Further to that, I would have to conduct such tests "within" various types of water, (tap water by region, well water by type of well, ... etc.). It's possible that one might find Berkey to be better for tap water and on the other hand, AquaTru to be better for well water. With all that, you can see a lot of money would be required to conduct "proper statistical" tests that could generate results where it could be said, "There is sufficient statistical eveidence to infer that ..." Well, who is really prepared to spend such money? No one or no company that I know. So, as consumers, perhaps we need to rely on all the feedback from as many consumers we can hear from or ... whatever.

First of all thanks for the informative video. Did you use the black filters without the fluoride filter for this test? If so what was the levels of arsenic and fluoride in the results. I'd appreciate hearing back from you!

Straight to the point. 🙏🏽 THANK YOU

Thank you so much for this!! We try to live as healthy as possible so this video helps tremendously! We live our berkey but I always wondered about this, makes me thankful we made the investment! I'll be looking into the auqua tru as a backup.

Awesome content and review guys! Thank you!

Thank you for doing this, it is much appreciated 🙏

Thanks! As others have also wondered, which filter (black or white) was used in the Berkey. More importantly, how old were the filters during the test. I am very curious about what the test result would be a week before the filters should be replaced, and possibly also weeks or months after they should have been replaced. I am very curious about the real life of the filters to make sure that after months of use I still drink safe water.

I love that you get to the point.... Excellent review....

I thought Aquatru added minerals back in? Is that not right? I love mine. I didn’t realize the issue with bacteria thank you for the tip!!

I would love to do this test with ionizers where can I send water off for results I’m curious now.

About the bacteria.. have you heard of the simpure y7 filter it seems similar but it has a UV light culture to reduce bacteria do you think that’s better? Thanks!

Did you complete the flush of the aquatru before testing the water?

Which Aquatrue device is best to use? I saw one type had a holding tank which was advised against in one of your podcasts. The units with the holding pitchers don't look big enough for bigger families. Also what is the best way to mineralize the water?

Thank you, for testing the Berkey. I have a Berkey for over nine years and often wondered if it purified water from contaminants as claimed in their advertisements. I'm ecstatic with the results of your testing as it validates and confirms the performance of the Berkey.

Thank you so much how do you change the filters please

I was curious as well, if the Berkey was tested just using the carbon filter, or if it had the flouride filter on it?

Dr. G. Have you heard that Berkey Fluoride filter use Actived Alumina (aluminum oxide)? Do we need that in own bodies? Also why they don’t get the NSF certifications?

Of course your Berkey filter will work good when it's only one month old, you need to test it when it is 3 or 4 years old. That's something I would like to see.

How do you have your Berkey set up, do you have the white filters on it as well or just the black filters?

Excellent review! Thank you for sharing.

Can either of these filter out estrogen compounds? I understand that municipal water supplies using treated sewage are contaminated with estrogen as it is excreted in one's urine...

Does having Aquapur plugged in all the time add a lot to your electric bill?

Great review, great advice. Facts and not opinions. This should be the standard for all reviews. Well done and thank you for taking your time doing this!

Have you tested the under counter closed system that aqua tru has?

Is there a test for the kangen water ? Feel like it's not as good as someone made out and for £3000 I rather invest in echo water filter by synergy

Can you tell me what the PH results were for each?

Really appreciate this video. Thanks guys!

Excellent video... Thank you!!

Is is ok to fill the Berkey with bottled water?

did your Berkey have floride filters or just the black berkey's? How where the flouride levels?

Thank you for this very informative video.

Thanks for the vid. I was curious how well berkey works.

Great vid. Thanks guy: my tap water reads ammonia levels. Do you think that the AquaTru will remove ammonia too?

Does those systems remove iron and sodium ?

Are the fluoride filters on top of the black filters NEEDED for the Berkey? I live in LA where fluoride is added to the water. Are you black filters good enough to filter that out or would I need an extra filter? Thanks!

Are you using both black and white berkey filters?

i saw this other channel obliterating the berkey on a lab test results, saying basically the opposite of what you said, but then of course, his description box is full of affiliate links to other water filtration systems... Thanks for this video. Makes me want to continue with going through on purchasing another berkey.

I heard the Aqua Tru. Breaks down often, have you had yours long?

I want chlorine and ESPECIALLY fluoride, which is poison, out of my water. Is there a device that I can buy that tests for them?

Did you have the Flouride filters installed in the Berkey? I have been reading that the Berkey leaches Aluminum at toxic levels into the water?!?

How do you effectively clean your Berkey and filters in a sanitized manner? Thank you for your video.

That was really helpful. I have yet to check out your other videos but have you done one with the Berkeley shower head.

What are your thoughts on the aluminum leaching controversy of Berkey Fluoride Filters? Have you tested recently?

I am currently looking into an AquaTru. I previously bought the Berkey at the suggestion of my doctor, but, even though the red dye test worked beautifully on the Berkey, when I filtered water it went in clear, but came out milky - I mean MILKY. I ran 4 full cycles thru. I re-primed the filters, did the red dye test again at the suggestion of there customer service with the same results. As well there was a white almost powdery substance in the bottom tank after each run. Very odd. Berkey blamed it on my water source. They say that once in a while they get this unexplainable problem and it is because of something in my water. I am on city water, not well water. I returned the Berkey. Hoping better with the AquaTru.

great video! this looks like a awesome channel thanks

Awesome. Thanks. I found berkey filters get moldy over time. This is a common problem over time and many customers report it. In the upper chamber the atmosphere is allways warm and moist. So best environment for mold growth. Maybe it doesnt matter because it gets "filtered out" but im not sure.

What about the PH level? How alkaline is the water filtered?

Does anyone have a tldw re: Berkey filtering out sodium fluoride?

Did you check for flouride and arsenic

Can you show the results on the report that you got back--like the one you got for the tap water? Thanks!

Thanks, good concise video

Ok so it filters out the bad, but does it leave minerals in the water? I drink anywhere from 32-48oz of water a day so I bought the small Berkey set up and YES the water tastes great, but lately I'm developing calf cramps I have never had prior to drinking Berkey filtered water. This started about 3-4 weeks after putting the filter in service. Thanks!

I'll just be brief and say thank you very much for this video.

They said that after 1100 gallons the Berkey filter starts to let other contaminants through which is why they don’t want to have it pass the NSF test on their website. Research for yourself.

Thanks for this excellent information! 👍

Thank you for making this

Very helpful. Thank you

How often do you change the filters in the Berkey? I've heard the Berkey claims are a bit overblown, but I was curious what you think as a Doctor that uses this system.

Do Berkey's leach anything into the water?

Thanks so much!! 😇😇

Thanks for touching on the coliform aspect to these countertop water systems. That is why I came here. I have a Katadyn. I am thinking of getting the Berkey for the extra fluoride and arsenic filtration.

Dr. G, are you using the white fluoride filters on your berkey & i heard they increase aluminum levels - what’s worst Fluoride or Aluminum & how do you remove aluminum from the water (on a berkey?)

Well done doing this test. It is helpful. 👍😊

Can you drink the water as is after filtering or do you add minerals after?

Do either remove mercury?

I wish you had tested the chlorine levels in the water before it was filtered, too...

What was the results of the fluoride change from both filters? Sorry if I missed it.

Great work I question some other videos tests I’ve seen this one is better.

Berkey needs additional fluoride filters. I assume these were used?

Do you get a rubber taste from the berkey? This seems to be a common complaint.

Does it remove fluoride though? We the people hate flouride and want it out

Is it true RO filters don’t filter out Trichlorofluoromethane, Vanadium, Chlorate, and Chlorodifluoromethane?

Great review.

Another site tested Berkey and said the white filters took out the fluoride, but then raised the lead levels!! Anyone else heard of this?

Hello! I loved this review. It was eye opening. I've been using the CLEAR2O water filter for years. It comes with a Brita-like plastic pitcher. The CLEAR2O is supposed to be the "best" (whatever that is) but I'm not convinced. I'm not unconvinced either. I can't afford to send water from the CLEAR2O filter for testing. Would you be interested in testing the CLEAR2O water filter and then posting the results in a future video? I would be grateful. Also, could I keep the Travel Berkey in the fridge like other water pitchers? If the Berkey is this great at filtering water, I may switch to Berkey. Thank you so much!

Which shower filters do y’all recommend?

What about the storage container of the Aqua True? Is it BPA free.

Still waiting for the test results to be published :)

Thanks for this

Good review but I wished you shared if your Berkey has the white chlorine filters as there is a theory that they leach aluminum.

Clean filters with vinegar?

Can you please tell us what type of docs you are? PhD, MD etc?

what about our shower water?

I just heard on another video, that a reverse osmosis filter, like the Aqua True, takes all the minerals out of the water, like calcium. So, when the reverse osmosis water goes through your body, it will suck the calcium out of your system causing bone problems. Your thoughts?

Did you test pfas?