14 articles
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Drinking Water Treatment and Bladder Cancer: The Hidden Danger of THMs
Published : 06/14/2024 | Categories : Berkey® purification , PollutionIn this article, we explore what trihalomethanes are, how they are formed and their link to bladder cancer.
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The Danger of PFAS in Drinking Water
Published : 06/10/2024 | Categories : PollutionThis article explores the dangers associated with PFAS in drinking water and their origin. These substances have become a major public health and environmental concern.
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Can boiling water make it drinkable?
Published : 05/29/2024 | Categories : MiscellaneousIn many parts of the world, the issue of water purification is crucial. The most common method of making water safe is to boil it. But is this enough?
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The dangers of bottled water
Published : 08/02/2023 | Categories : Water qualityOften seen as a convenient source of healthy water, bottled water is still very popular with consumers. However, bottled water is far from being healthy and economical...
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Chlorothalonil pollution of drinking water
Published : 04/12/2023 | Categories : PollutionA recent study highlights the pollution of drinking water by pesticides and fungicides in France, particularly chlorothalonil, a substance that has been banned for several years.
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Pollution of rivers with drug residues
Published : 04/06/2022 | Categories : PollutionMany rivers around the world are polluted with drug residues. What is the origin and severity of this?
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NSF and Berkey® water filters
Published : 04/12/2021 | Categories : Berkey® purificationBerkey® filters and the NSF standard, answers and clarifications on the performance of Berkey® systems
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Selenium water pollution
Published : 04/12/2021 | Categories : PollutionWater, selenium and Berkey® filters