Leptospirosis is a serious infection that is contracted through direct contact with the urine of an infected animal, or through ingestion of infected water or food. It is a widespread disease carried by a bacterium belonging to the genus Leptospira.

Most cases result in flu-like symptoms, but some extreme cases can be fatal.

Black Berkey® purification elements have been tested to reduce Leptospira bacteria by more than 99.6% based on contamination levels well above those encountered in nature.

Find out more about leptospirosis below.

Read the results of tests conducted to prove the effectiveness of Black Berkey® filters against leptospirosis.