The SCAM Water Filter Brands Don’t Want You to Know

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Silver:
Silver in Drinking-Water: www.who.int/docs/default-sour...
Water Disinfection: wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbo...
No Silver Lining for Biocidal Products Now Under the EU Regulatory Cloud: www.arnoldporter.com/en/persp...
2021 EU approval rejection: eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/dec_imp...
Silver as a disinfectant: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17708...
Silver Fact Sheet: find.wqa.org/knowledge-base/t...
Silver: www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_...
PLAINTIFF’S ORIGINAL COMPLAINT AND APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY
RESTRAINING ORDER, PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION, AND PERMANENT
INJUNCTION AGAINST THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY: www.epa.gov/system/files/docu...
Pesticide Devices: A Guide for Consumers: www.epa.gov/pesticides/pestic...
Modernizing FIFRA Compliance for Water Filtration Systems: wqa.org/wp-content/uploads/20...
Capacity Claims
NSF Standards for Water Treatment Systems: www.nsf.org/consumer-resource...
Microbiological contamination of drinking water in a commercial household water filter system: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/87408....
56-84+ days: www.sciencedirect.com/science...
4 months: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti....
6 months: pubs.rsc.org/en/content/artic....
Importance of Proper Disinfection
Emergency Disinfection of Drinking Water: www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-...
Ceramic Media
Selecting a Disinfection Method: find.wqa.org/knowledge-base/t...

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@InfinitlyBlessed Месяц назад

Once I heard you say WHO doesn't support silver as disinfectant I knew silver was a disinfectant ....

@ethimself5064 Месяц назад

It is a strong antibacterial - Though for all other kinds of contaminants not so much at all.

@TartempionLampion Месяц назад

AI generated comment. Prompt was: "Write a comment that will make conspirationisst look grotesque! "

@ericmaclaurin8525 Месяц назад

You must have failed out of school in the 4th grade.

@ethimself5064 Месяц назад

@@ericmaclaurin8525 Silver is super great at killing bacteria.

@InfinitlyBlessed Месяц назад

@@ericmaclaurin8525 didn't make it past kindergarten

@ranchmanager9126 Месяц назад

The W.H.O. does not recommend silver as an anti-microbial which means it is probably very effective and completely harmless.

@TartempionLampion Месяц назад

AI generated comment. Prompt was: "Write a comment that will make conspirationisst look grotesque!"

@hoperules8874 Месяц назад

It really does have many caveauts to effective use. I use colloidal silver on cuts, etc. and sending an electrical current (low) through a silver annode can be beneficial-but too much of a good thing--is often bad for you, too.

@DarkGhostHacker Месяц назад

@@hoperules8874I know silver is Anti microbial, but can you explain the electrical current part? What's that for? And what voltage/current power do you use?

@hoperules8874 Месяц назад

@@DarkGhostHacker It's older medical chemical laboratory equipment used in measuring ionic resistance in a measured amount of solution I think? It was so long ago and it was so rarely used. But basically, my job was to polish the silver anode because the test created tarnish on it which would impact the results. Change out the solution and document the maintenance. Yay! Night shift! lolz

@David-ri3hi Месяц назад

And used in many of the bandages I was using after reconstructive plastic surgery just 10 years ago.

@oldroscoe2590 27 дней назад

Rainwater from a mud puddle is healthier than the aisle of sodas we see at the grocery store.

@Trumpulator 18 дней назад

Here's a glass of rainwater from a puddle that has animal fecal matter in it and parasites. You drink that, I'll drink a soda, let's see who gets sick. It's just a dumb statement that you want people to buy in to without context.

@splash4891 11 дней назад

interesting comparison! you might be right, soda is toxic, done by design

@jandcschwartz 2 дня назад

Maybe 40 years ago. I feel like today they are equal. I'll eat snow only after a foot has already fallen.

@Trumpulator 2 дня назад

@@oldroscoe2590 That's just not true. Drinking a sip from mud puddles puts you at risk of: Cholera: Caused by Vibrio cholerae, leading to severe diarrhea and dehydration. Giardiasis: Caused by Giardia lamblia, resulting in gastrointestinal issues. Cryptosporidiosis: Caused by Cryptosporidium parasites, leading to diarrhea and stomach cramps. Leptospirosis: Caused by Leptospira bacteria, can cause liver damage, kidney failure, and meningitis. Hepatitis A: Viral infection affecting the liver, causing jaundice, fatigue, and nausea. Dysentery: Caused by Shigella bacteria or Entamoeba histolytica protozoa, leading to severe diarrhea with blood. Escherichia coli (E. coli) infection: Certain strains can cause severe abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting. Drinking a sip of soda puts one at no risk for water borne diseases.

@alexpineiro7960 Час назад

I wouldn't go that far, but I hear you on the soda. The only amazing thing about soda and for that matter most bottled juices in the U.S, is that they haven't been outlawed yet.

@DesertDweller74 Месяц назад

If only the FDA, EPA, USDA et. al., did their JOB in the first place, we wouldn't have water worries the way we do. You lost me at the W.H.O., who doesn't give a rat about our water or anything else for that matter. What happened in Flint? What happened in Camp LeJeune? Where were they when it was discovered that the amount of microplastics in bottled drinking water was exposed? Crickets! Using plastic cutting board or ice trays? Crickets! What about all the microplastics in everything else? Crickets! I have three gravity fed filters, including the black Berkey and I trust them more than any countertop pitcher.

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

Water quality is an extremely complex issue with various contributing factors. Regulatory agencies like the EPA and FDA have established guidelines and regulations for some contaminants (MCLs) but ensuring consistent water quality across different regions is challenging and is often balanced with feasibility and cost borne by treatment facilities.

@DesertDweller74 Месяц назад

@@waterfilterguru "They" are more concentrated on putting poisons IN our water, not taking it out, (fluoride). I trust none of them.

@AttunedFlux Месяц назад

@@waterfilterguru Uh huh. I don't trust them for a second. Why are they still putting fluoride in the water, despite it having no proven benefits at all, and has actually shown to cause harm? Why is it only practiced in certain countries, and not in the vast majority? Infants and children drink that water too. Its horrendous! This is not meant to be medical advice.

@pattydaugherty355 Месяц назад

The alphabet agencies are corrupt.

@curiousgeorge5992 Месяц назад

Infiltrated manipulated corrupted😮😢

@crazysquirrel9425 Месяц назад

Fun fact: settlers in the old west used to toss in some silver coins in their water and milk barrels. Kept them fresh and safely drinkable. Silver compounds are used in the medical arena for infection control too. Capacities are based on relatively clean water (little sediment). Always prefilter water before putting in those filtration setups. Best container to use is copper. But no one sells those. About bleach - it has a shelf life of 6-9 months so you cannot store it for very long. You can get potassium hydroxide crystals and make your own 'bleach' solution when needed. For UV to work, you must have POWER! In a SHTF scenario, power may not be available. SUNLIGHT can disinfect water! Plastic containers might now be ideal for this - use clear glass. Kinda like making Sun Tea in a way. Glass container in the sun for a few hours or so.

@javaman2883 Месяц назад

If your ever using lake or steam water you should be prefiltering before you put it in one of those gravity filters. Cloudy or murky water will clog those filters quickly, only clear should go in them. That's also the time to disinfect, after prefiltering but before the gravity filter.

@crazysquirrel9425 Месяц назад

@@javaman2883 After a few months go by, bleach won't be viable nor available. So, prefiltering and boiling before filtering is probably the only way to do it. And it must be done far in advance of need too. Takes a while to boil water, a while to let it coo, and a while to gravity filter. Even rainwater needs to be prefiltered and sanitized before filtering.

@kmccance2261 Месяц назад

sailing ships use to do the same thing

@Zanthum 29 дней назад

I have a countertop ice machine, it would start to make me very mildly sick and develop a biofilm after a few weeks of use without cleaning and disinfecting. I would exchange about a gallon of chlorinated municipal water per week from replenishing the water as it was used. I tossed a 2 inch piece of solid 12awg copper electrical wire into the reservoir, way more than necessary but easy to obtain and keep track of. Now after a couple months there is a bunch of sediment and debris in the bottom that I believe would have been that biofilm that the copper has killed off and after months I don't get sick. It does cause some dark staining where hard water buildup would occur but now I change the water and clean the unit when the minerals in the water start preventing the ice from forming a nice crystal, it starts to more closely resemble hard pack slush and the ice doesn't last as long. That usually takes 4-8 gallons so time is very dependent on usage and minerals in your water and how long you want to let it go. As part of cleaning I run some citric acid through the machine (same as in ice machine cleaner, I usually run it a little stronger but try to roughly match the concentration) which also etches and brightens the surface of the copper, it turns it almost pink, so I only leave it in for the first couple minutes of the cleaning cycle.

@psynurse 29 дней назад

Potassium permanganate as well but have to be careful regarding amounts used

@richard_jr. 9 дней назад

Like others have said, as soon as you mentioned WHO, EPA, & CDC, everything went out the window. The only way that you'll know what you're getting, is to buy whatever water system you're looking to buy and test the water yourself (before & after). Water test kits are not expensive, but do your research on that as well (look up the company). Once you find a good test kit, it would be good to have in case you're having doubts about some water that you filtered or treated yourself.

@waterfilterguru 8 дней назад

Spot on. This is the exact process you should use when determining what type of water treatment is best for your unique situation. Water quality varies drastically from place to place, and using a data-driven approach is the best way to ensure you end up with products capable of addressing your specific needs. I actually made an entire video that goes over this step by step in detail ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-JU4sPer1944.html

@ethimself5064 Месяц назад

Forgot to mention that any Bleach used must clearly state - For Sanitation or Disinfection - As most do not as they are for washing clothes and general cleaning. Crazy important

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

That's clarified in this video where I go more in depth about emergency water disinfection specifically ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Btqqwd_cLiA.html

@ethimself5064 Месяц назад

@@waterfilterguru I though that I would make it perfectly clear and many viewers all over don't pay enough attention. In this case of critical importance

@javaman2883 Месяц назад

Don't use the splashless bleach, it's got additives to reduce splashing by making it thicker.

@kmccance2261 29 дней назад

dosage guidelines on EPA website: www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/emergency-disinfection-drinking-water

@marcrud1250 10 дней назад

Silver got the pioneers water safe enough to survive drinking it....

@JoyPeace-ej2uv День назад

Not all of the time. Make sure you look up the many times people got sick or died of water contamination. Did they claim the silver treatment in any of those times? Was it because it was not used or was there a bias against not claiming it once it "failed", a human trait. It is often difficult to get a scientific view of what was happening in the past.

@marcrud1250 День назад

@JoyPeace-ej2uv yeah..? Silver placed in the storage vessel.. Boil and filter out crud prior to filling storage vessel to provide SAFE drinking water. Skip a step at your own risk. News Flash: I am told, No one gets out of this alive.

@jimbtv Месяц назад

As a long-time Berkey owner I have never been under the impression that the black (original Berkey) filters "killed" bacteria. Instead I have believed that the filters "trapped" bacteria since the porosity of the filter medium is smaller than the bacteria itself. I then assumed that the living bacteria died over time and eventually clogged the filter, along with all the other stuff trapped within the filter - hence a backwash cycle. If Berkey (and others) use silver to kill the bacteria within the filter medium then so much the better. Whether or not it is classified by the WHO as a bacteria and virus killer matters little to me, since it is merely an adjunct to the function of the filter. In my opinion the filter would still function without the silver, possibly with a reduced life cycle.

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

Silver is impregnated in the water filter media to prevent bacteria growth in the filter itself - not disinfect the water

@jimbtv Месяц назад

@@waterfilterguru Unless I am missing something, my takeaway from your presentation would infer that manufacturers are misrepresenting their products by stating (or implying) that the silver kills bacteria. In the case where the >3 micron filter medium is actually responsible for keeping the bacteria out of the potable water, questioning the efficacy of the silver infers that the medium is not working properly. In my humble opinion, the filter is working just fine - delivering potable water to the user. Bacterial growth on the dirty side of the medium is not an impediment to producing potable water. As I'm sure you are aware bacterial growth is everywhere, and nowhere more prevalent than in our food chain. 😁 Thank you for time and effort you put into this video.

@governmentsnizzinspector2305 15 дней назад

Ever send your water in and have it tested after your berkey? I bet you didn't?

@wolf-ls7jx 5 дней назад

@@governmentsnizzinspector2305when I get one, and I'm going to, I'll test it myself and hopefully get back to you. I have 7 state licenses and 27 yrs of experience in a lab. Hopefully I'll find this video again better yet I'll save it to my list .

@commonlaw5400 29 дней назад

Background music is annoying and distracting from your content.

@waterfilterguru 29 дней назад

Thanks for the feedback

@pattiannepascual 9 дней назад

💯

@plektosgaming Месяц назад

Fun fact: The first thing the Pilgrims did when they got off the ship was to set up a still to start making drinkable water. This was about 1-2% alcohol (what we could call very light beer today) and would store longer than plain disinfected water, since they didn't have anything better than wooden barrels to store it in. The most important thing, IMO, to have in an emergency is a way to boil water and cook. A proper solar oven can do this, but a few tanks of propane and a camping stove also works.

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

Yes, proper disinfection is vital, whether that's with heat (boiling), chemicals, or UV

@plektosgaming Месяц назад

@@waterfilterguru I just wanted to mention it as we see all of these emergency kits and yet none of them seem to list the obvious issue of cooking. I mentioned a solar oven as if designed properly, it can get to over 300F and save a ton of supplies. This is a good DIY project as well, since all you need is a box, some heat resistant coating or metal inside, a reflector, and a piece of tempered glass. Plus an oven thermometer, of course. Camping stoves are fine, but wasting energy to boil water.. save the fuel for the actual cooking.

@wolf-ls7jx 5 дней назад

Wood stove, baby! Also built a fire pit for warm weather that's raised and I can put a grate over to grill.

@ericmaclaurin8525 Месяц назад

Brita was always a better example of bacterial habitat than water filtration.

@scottc3165 Месяц назад

I think the very most important thing is to know your water source and what you are trying to filter. For me living very rural with mountain stream the only real thing we have to worry about is giardia, which is super simple to remove with a decent ceramic filter, since they are a large organism. If I lived in the city I would have to worry about a whole host of other contaminants - not all are organisms.

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

You got it! 🤙 Testing to determine exactly what contaminants are present that need to be addressed is the first step in determining proper water treatment. For anyone reading, I made a video explaining all about this in detail ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-JU4sPer1944.html

@katsiduzynski488 25 дней назад

Miners placed a coin of 9999 pure silver no alloy basically into their drinking water containers to stay healthy in the US. It did the job.

@dfuss2756 Месяц назад

I run a water test weekly on my berkey, testing for virus, bacteria and different pesticides and chemicals and also ph. I also run a water distiller. I disagree with the time for boiling water. I found boiling water for 5 minutes work the best for sanitizing water from the gravity feed berkey. BUT the pressure cooker works wonders for sanitation of water. Also remember to replace the minerals that are lost during this as distilled water loses the minerals. I also balance the ph of my water to keep it at a 7.5 to 8 ph. If you use a gravity fed filter please remember to keep it extremely clean. I use 100% vodka as a sanitizing rinse.

@wolf-ls7jx 5 дней назад

Interesting about the 5 minutes of boiling. Not a big deal really. Pasteurization only takes a minute with milk but doesn't completely kill all of the bacteria. It reduces it by a factor of 5.

@ethimself5064 Месяц назад

Off topic - I have been using Brita pitcher filters for 25 years and: A few months ago I noticed that I could taste something like Contact Cement and when I changed the filter this went away for another filter change, then I could smell it again and removed the filter and could smell it again. We have very clean water here so I have ditched water filters for now anyway. In the EU the likes of plastics used in water filters and SodaStream units need to replace every 2 years due to PBA and likely PBS in them. Lately there is considerable evidence of Micro and Nano particles in abundance in our water and environment as well a lot built up in our bodies. Egad😱

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

Yep, micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) are widespread everywhere, the air we breathe, water we drink and food we eat. The scary part is that the long term human health effects are yet unknown

@ethimself5064 Месяц назад

@@waterfilterguru They are finding up to 50% in blocked arteries as well they ate known Endocrine Disrupters as a start

@ethimself5064 Месяц назад

@@waterfilterguru They are found in clogged arteries up to 50% of a blockage and they are certified Endocrine Disrupters off the top of my head. Just a mention

@faza553 Месяц назад

“All disease, at some period or other of its course, is more or less a reparative process, not necessarily accompanied with suffering: an effort of nature to remedy a process of poisoning or of decay, which has taken place weeks, months, sometimes years beforehand, unnoticed.” - Florence Nightingale

@jrbarilla Месяц назад

So, what filter do you recommend? For emergency purposes ✌️

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

I always recommend disinfection in addition to filtration to ensure water is safe and potable before consumption. Check out this video where I explain everything about emergency water prepardness you need to know ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Btqqwd_cLiA.html

@jrbarilla Месяц назад

@@waterfilterguru I appreciate this Quick question Long term water storage I keep 10 55 gallon food grade barrels in my garage that I fill up from the hose after running the water through to make sure it’s clean I rotate the water out every 6 months the most When I fill the barrels up do you recommend adding bleach and if so how much/when/ofter per 55 gallon barrel? Then when the water is used from the barrel it should still be filtered ? Of course it would be boiled at that point if ingested No reason to boil it if for cleaning purposes I would appreciate it if you could answer this one question for me I plan on watching a bunch of your videos today I like the way you back up your discussions with science amd tests I’ve always had my doubts about what the manufacturers put out there Growing up it was much simpler just strain with a handkerchief and boil Only drink the water my horse would drink 🤷‍♂️✌️

@hazmateequanim1904 7 дней назад

In Europe we have acces to Doulton gravity filters that do have NSF certification. Berkey claims about the capacity of their filters are to high to be true compared to other manufacturers.

@waterfilterguru 7 дней назад

The Doulton Ultra Sterasyl filters are the only filters of this type I'm now aware of that have some performance certifications. Here's the link for anyone reading that's interested info.nsf.org/Certified/Common/Company.asp?CompanyName=doulton&_gl=1*1luvb3a*_ga*MTQwNjUzNTE4My4xNzE4NDc5MzA5*_ga_P2KS3C05YD*MTcyMTIzMzMxMy42LjEuMTcyMTIzMzMxOS41NC4wLjA.*_gcl_au*OTY1MjU0NzIyLjE3MjAxMjAwMTY.*_ga_B3R74P2MZC*MTcyMTIzMzMxMy42LjAuMTcyMTIzMzMxOS41NC4wLjA I've got these on my list to test in an upcoming project!

@yiannislolos9829 Месяц назад

in regards to the uncertified gravity systems. The only gravity system Stainless steel filter that i know is NSF certified 42 53 372 and 401 is Doulton's ultra sterasyl it genuinely might be the only NSF certified gravity filter in the world. The Ultra flouride is apparently getting NSF certified as well. Doulton also doesn't make virus claims but i could be wrong. Boroux apparently is in the process of certification but we will have to wait and see

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

Thanks for sharing, I'm currently looking into Doulton's certifications and will be testing them soon! Boroux video is coming soon 😉

@pauljenkins6877 Месяц назад

I am sure that I saw Boots brand silver tablets on sale as water purification tablets when I lived in the U.K. 30 years ago.

@bob.bobman Месяц назад

Are surgical instruments coated with silver specifically for the antimicrobial properties regulated by the EPA as pesticides?

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

I couldn't tell you, I don't know anything about surgical instruments

@toddbrunermer5971 Месяц назад

@@waterfilterguru I can't say that the surgical equipment is coated with silver. Most are stainless steel etc. Colloidal silver is used to some extent for certain dressings.

@kmccance2261 29 дней назад

you can buy bed sheets with impregnated silver too

@bob.bobman 29 дней назад

Many different kinds of medical devices, from surgical tools to implants to MRI machines, incorporate metal coatings and finishes to provide or enhance various beneficial characteristics. Applying a thin metal coating, as through the plating process, to the outside of a medical device, can make it more electrically conductive, reflective, resistant to bacteria, and more. Silver is one of the most common metals used for plating in the medical industry. This precious metal offers numerous qualities that make it ideal for a range of medical device coating applications.

@Ziegfried82 29 дней назад

I can say the Alexapure filter isn't as good as it was like 8 years ago when I first bought the system. It really does only work for about 200 gallons now, I'm done using it. Switched to a Zerowater pitcher that will cost about the same for filtering my tap water. On the topic of the bacteria building up in the stainless steel containers...you must clean those stainless steel containers out every few months. When I was using Alexapure I would put all the water in glass containers and refrigerate them instead of letting the water sit in that stainless steel container at room temp. In an emergency you need water purification tablets..Water Filter Guru has it right.

@MistakenlyMistaken 6 дней назад

Thank you so very much for this information, I have been searching everywhere for what you have offered today on your video. I thank you for your time in your research and I look forward to watching more of your videos.

@waterfilterguru 6 дней назад

Wonderful to hear! I'm glad it was so helpful and you found it. This is what keeps me motivated to make videos to help folks just like you, so thank you.

@richardbicycle5262 Месяц назад

We've loved our Clearly Filtered pitcher and always just keep it in the fridge. I wanted to take it on a road trip with us to filter tap water as we go, but am worried about potential bacterial growth inside the filter without access to refrigeration. Do you think that would be something to worry about?

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

Any time the disinfection chemical is removed, it creates an environment where bacteria can grow. Your best bet to avoid this is to follow the manufacturer's filter replacement instructions and clean the entire system (except the filter itself) regularly with soap and water.

@pattiannepascual 9 дней назад

I would like to know too if keeping in refrigerator makes a difference, than if you are long term camping and keeping the unit in a table without a fridge. It should not matter, but good to know these things.

@observingrogue7652 7 дней назад

Thank you. I didn't even know this was a thing. I know copper and other metals sterilize themselves somehow, so they're great for doornobs and stuff. But never thought about metals being used this way. A UV lamp or sunlight through glass, is just better.

@waterfilterguru 7 дней назад

You're welcome, thanks for watching

@beardedobserver5947 Месяц назад

Can you test/review the 4patriots water system with their nano mesh filters?

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

I've got it on the list - thanks for the request

@ithacacomments4811 Месяц назад

I am sticking with with my Doulton urn with ceramic filters.

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

Thanks for sharing! I'll be testing Doulton soon - looking forward to the project.

@JoyPeace-ej2uv День назад

Did you send samples of the untreated surface water as well as the treated (filtered) water?

@waterfilterguru День назад

Yes, links to all lab reports can be found in video descriptions of the individual product videos on the channel

@Wishram1 Месяц назад

If you filter bacteria free chlorine water how is bacteria introduced in the brita filter ?

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

Bacteria are everywhere, if the residual disinfection chemical is removed, they can start to grow and reproduce

@javaman2883 Месяц назад

Its very hard to maintain a sterile environment. Think how much effort they put into surgical operating room disinfection and people still get infections. Ever put leftover food away in the refrigerator then forgotten about it. It grows mold. Those mold spores were floating around in your air, and got on the food after you cooked it, but before you put in the container.

@bruehlt 27 дней назад

Belt and suspenders approach - as you've mentioned, disinfect and filter. As long as you have the PROPER filter that filters out herbicides, pesticides, and chemicals (typically something with GAC) you should not get sick.

@waterfilterguru 27 дней назад

You got it 👍🤙

@campersruincod6134 Месяц назад

Why haven’t you tested British Berkefeld/Doulton Ultra Sterasyl, yet?

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

It's on the list!

@flashpan26 14 дней назад

I have been a backpacker for 50 years. I only had a problem one time in my life when I washed my dishes in a creek using raw creek water rather then filtered water because after a ten mile hike threw the mountains i was just to tired to filter my wash water. I learned my lesson and never do it again. I have backpacked all over the south eastern united states from Virginia to Florida and all states in between taking my drinking water and cooking water out of creeks that ran threw the area. I was always careful about my water though i used a ,02 ceramic and carbon water filter and added bleach after filtering. I figured the ceramic filter filtered out all the dirt and grime and most of the chemicals and the bleach killed anything left in the water like viruses and bacteria. That has worked very well for me and in a shtf scenario I will continue to do the same thing unless we have a nucellar event then I don't think anything will help unless I take my water from a deep water well which I also have in my bugout location in the mountains. At home I distill my water to get all the chemicals out and it works great I don't need my daily dose of fluoride to rot my brain, but I have a big berky incase of a power outage. I also have a spring head behind my house which runs year around. all of us backpackers know that if you take your water from a spring head where its coming out of the ground it is pure and you don't even have to filter it unless the water is standing in the spring. I used a big berky for several years until the filters clogged up then I would switch them out for new ones. They seemed to work fine as well. I just switched to a distiller because i wanted more chemical protection but i don't know if it would purify the radiation out of the water and i hope i never have to find out.

@waterfilterguru 13 дней назад

Right on thanks for sharing 🤙

@anthonyxuereb792 16 дней назад

Years ago, a lecturer told us that certain elements were used in the making of Euro coins because of their antibacterial /disinfectant properties.

@Alien2799 Месяц назад

I am confused. So none of the filter water treatments are good other than Pro One? What about if you do not worry about the preparedness? If you just want to have a home water filter that takes out chloramines, fluoride, and of course all the other nasties? What do you recommend?

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

I made a video covering the step by step process to follow to find the best water filter for your specific needs, check it out here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-JU4sPer1944.html

@tommcstacker4216 28 дней назад

Mr. Walterfilterguru, if you were going to buy 1 gravity filter system, 1 for city water 2 for emergencies, What one would you get?

@waterfilterguru 27 дней назад

It depends - what contaminants are in the city water that need to be addressed? As for emergencies, I recommend proper disinfection in addition to a gravity filter. This can be accomplished pre-filtration with chemicals, then the filter will remove the disinfectant. Or post-filtration with boiling or UV. The risk with disinfecting post-filtration and filtering untreated water first is that bacteria will grow in the filter. Check out this video where I explain all of that in more detail: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Btqqwd_cLiA.html

@ronaldgartner3700 Месяц назад

I use a ceramic filter because it filters out Fluoride, which is in my city water. Best to have other options as well. Hasn't silver been used for filtration through the ages?

@waterfilterguru 29 дней назад

Ceramic media alone is not capable of fluoride reduction. Unless the system you are using has additional media within the ceramic shell, or additional stages with different media (like bone char carbon, activated alumina, or anion exchange resin), its likely its not actually reducing fluoride.

@arowberry 8 дней назад

Chlorine Dioxide for disinfecting water! A few drops will do. Amazon has stabilized version that goes a very long way.

@waterfilterguru 7 дней назад

Good tip!

@diann546 Месяц назад

ProOne says, on their website, that I can just pour lake water in to my gravity filter. I have four 9" ceramic filters.

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

Ceramic media like the proone filters can reduce some microbiological contaminants like cysts and larger bacteria. Some smaller bacteria and viruses may get through, all depending on the ceramic pore size. I'd still recommend disinfection to be on the safe side.

@stevefiorito5379 28 дней назад

Great vid! Well done. Well researched. I have been using two gravity water filters for many years, and our tap water is very good with low mineral content. First pass is through our Brita and the second pass is through our Zero Water filter. I schedule reasonable filter changes for both devices. The final water really does taste good. I've always suspected that both filters are being over-promoted by the manufacturers. Your advice about boiling or using chlorine as a disinfectant is just plain common sense if you have to access emergency water from a stream, or lake.

@waterfilterguru 27 дней назад

Thanks for your feedback, much appreciated! I actually made a video explaining to folks your exact pre-filtering trick in order to extend the lifespan of the more expensive ZeroWater filters ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HyFgI9YhUFg.html glad to hear you're already implementing it!

@user-zo2pc5lu5q Месяц назад

I only use my gravity filter for making my utility water supply more drinkable. I have camping grade water filters for water from other sources plus I would pre-filter mucky water before putting it through any filter.

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

Sounds like you know what you're doing 😉

@user-zo2pc5lu5q Месяц назад

The life span of any filter will depend on the quality of your source water in the first place. Our mains water is classed as very hard so our filters last nowhere near the advertised time, but we know that plus we only use this water for cooking and hot drinks so the water is boiled.

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

You hit the nail on the head - filter lifespan depends on quality of the water being filtered and frequency of use!

@skiyalater626 18 дней назад

We didn't see test results for the ground water you tested prior to being filtered? It would help to have side by side results.

@waterfilterguru 17 дней назад

All our lab test results are linked in the description of the individual videos where the data is discussed. You can find all our product testing videos in this playlist: ru-vid.com/group/PLDqZ4wajyRIC2ji0iERZf35uFwyQE5vji

@ericmaclaurin8525 Месяц назад

Did you test the water for nano silver?

@waterfilterguru 28 дней назад

Yes, here are links to the individual testing videos of all the big gravity-fed systems we've tested so far: ProOne ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5h87z2rA6Og.html Waterdrop King Tank ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-idld7-KnNf4.html Alexapure ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LUwzp-7qV6c.html Berkey Test 1 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-AVZmZwTxnMc.html Berkey Test 2 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1QL3McV20YM.html

@SN-wi6nn 18 дней назад

When my cat shows any kind of eye infection I put a couple drops of silver into his eyes and I promise the next day his eyes are completely cleared up! I’ve been using this stuff for many years and it works every time

@ronsilva516 29 дней назад

Good info thanks 👍👍😎

@waterfilterguru 29 дней назад

You're welcome, thanks for watching

@Davina_-_XD 9 дней назад

Thank you! Are there NFC, etc verified filters that fits a larger Berkey filter?

@waterfilterguru 8 дней назад

The only performance certified filters for large stainless steel gravity-fed systems that I'm aware of are the Doulton Ultra Sterasyl: amzn.to/3WKfUCl Here are the certs: info.nsf.org/Certified/Common/Company.asp?CompanyName=doulton&_gl=1*1luvb3a*_ga*MTQwNjUzNTE4My4xNzE4NDc5MzA5*_ga_P2KS3C05YD*MTcyMTIzMzMxMy42LjEuMTcyMTIzMzMxOS41NC4wLjA.*_gcl_au*OTY1MjU0NzIyLjE3MjAxMjAwMTY.*_ga_B3R74P2MZC*MTcyMTIzMzMxMy42LjAuMTcyMTIzMzMxOS41NC4wLjA

@Davina_-_XD 8 дней назад

@@waterfilterguru Thank you so much! I don't know how to explain how you have helped my family. Water is everything.

@Davina_-_XD 8 дней назад

@@waterfilterguru I noticed that in their results, no lead or heavy metal reduction was mentioned.

@waterfilterguru 8 дней назад

Because it's not certified for the reduction of lead or any other heavy metal currently

@TheRINOShow 4 дня назад

I run my tap water through a Zero Water filter and then tbrough my Berkey. Been working for my family.

@waterfilterguru 4 дня назад

I'd recommend doing it the other way around - the ZeroWater filters are more expensive, and by prefiltering the water first it should help extend their lifespan so they don't reach capacity and need to be replaced as often 😉

@InLawsAttic 4 дня назад

We need to replace our filters. I actually had some, but found out they had coconut in them, and we have two in the family severely allergic to that. So I threw them out. Where do we buy new filters, which ones and need including fluoride filter. Silver sounds good. We have the giant stainless Berkey. The link I have to buy no longer works. We use ours everyday. Thank you so much.

@waterfilterguru 4 дня назад

Many activated carbon filters are coconut shell based. Due to what you mentioned, It would be important to always reach out to the manufacturer prior to purchase if you need to confirm what the base material was used to create the activated carbon media used in their filters.

@InLawsAttic 4 дня назад

@@waterfilterguru wow, this is a real issue. Our daughter was gradually getting sicker and sicker after she moved in with us. Doctors couldn’t identify, other than allergy- so went through 1000. $$ Of tests & diagnosis, natural treatments etc. She thought I was getting coconut mixed in my cooking. Then she switched to store bought spring water and started to recover- rashes went away, her swelling went down. She is now pretty much over it. It must have been our filter, as she isn’t using that water. Wow. Thank you.

@jodyleopold520 9 дней назад

Yes...trying to remove a survival element for when the stuff flies.....

@waterfilterguru 9 дней назад

Trying to inform folks that many of these systems marketed as a 'survival element' are oversold, and not capable of providing sufficient water disinfection alone. It's important to make sure you have some method of disinfection ready (like one of these ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Btqqwd_cLiA.htmlsi=nJ4CujbJH9xHN6-r&t=171 ), in addition to filtration these systems provide

@wolf-ls7jx 5 дней назад

@@waterfilterguruagreed. You can't be too safe when your life depends on it.

@johnnyringo765 Месяц назад

How good are life straw filters? How many uses can you get from a life straw?

@waterfilterguru 28 дней назад

Assuming you are referring to the original lifestraw straw filter - its great for reducing microbiological contaminants to make water potable, as well as suspended solids like dirt and microplastics. It is not capable of reducing chemical contaminants. The microfilter lasts up to 1,000 gallons.

@johnnyringo765 28 дней назад

@@waterfilterguru yes, thanks for that information.

@waterfilterguru 27 дней назад

@@johnnyringo765 You're welcome

@Sylvan_dB 18 дней назад

B* filter lifetime is based on filtering potable water for cosmetic purposes - e.g. filtering food coloring out of drinking water, or filtering chlorine from municipal water for taste. For me the first red flag was the uncertainty and testing mandated in the instructions to ensure the filters were installed and working correctly. The yellow flag was the need to use potable water to flush the filters.

@waterfilterguru 18 дней назад

Which system?

@dianelyons9910 Месяц назад

Lifestraw pitcher please

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

Thanks for the request! I've got it on the list

@chronicallywhatever Месяц назад

Very curious to know if anyone has tested whether the silver in the Berkey black filters leaches into the filtrate? I have had a collation of Berkeys for nearly a decade and always thought the black filters were made of activated charcoal and nothing else. The fact the silver is used is concerning - my HTMA (hair tissue mineral analysis) have higher silver results in past years and I have never been able to identify the source - I don't wear silver jewellery etc. Our microbiomes take enough of a hit these days without having silver thrown at it too. Perhaps this could be a future video for you, @waterfilterguru

@waterfilterguru 29 дней назад

I've tested Berkey a few times, and silver was not detected in the filtered water (but aluminum was) check out those videos here: Test 1 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-AVZmZwTxnMc.html Test 2 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1QL3McV20YM.html

@chronicallywhatever 13 дней назад

@@waterfilterguru thanks! That is reassuring re: undetectable silver. I also had issues with aluminium leaching from the PF2 filters. Looking forward to your review on the Royal Berkefeld Doulton filters - there has been a report of aluminum leaching. Berkefeld don't disclose what is in the Ultra Sterasyl filters and it's likely a zeolite compound which unfortunately contains aluminum. Hope you cut one of those babys open and find out for us!

@patricialacava4472 Месяц назад

I have owned a Seagull IV for almost 35 years. Best filter ever!

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

Never heard of it, is it only available in Europe?

@patricialacava4472 Месяц назад

@@waterfilterguru The Seagull IV is manufactured in Pennsylvania by a company called General Ecology. They are primarily used on sailboat and also by missionaries traveling to countries with questionable water supplies. What I also love about it is that I could mount it under a sink, attach it to a faucet or use it with a hand pump. Although I don’t think they are selling the faucet attachments any longer.

@catfishm.1361 28 дней назад

Can you tell me if any of these bleach or silver treated waters are totally safe for any of our pets???🤷🏼‍♀️

@waterfilterguru 28 дней назад

That would be a good question for your veterinarian. Water disinfected with chemicals (bleach) can be filtered to remove the disinfectant before consumption

@TheKingsComingAlefTav Месяц назад

Thank you for all your hard work I like your channel but you're talking about Berkey right now which do you mean Borough.. or whatever they call themselves now? Maybe you can test these filters

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

I mentioned a few brands in the video (not just Berkey), but the issues described are prevalent, unfortunately

@TheKingsComingAlefTav Месяц назад

@@waterfilterguru borough is claiming some pretty high standards now with certifications I don't know maybe you can check

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

@@TheKingsComingAlefTav Just finishing up my Boroux testing project, I'll cover their capacity claims in my video. It'll be uploaded in the next week or two

@TheKingsComingAlefTav Месяц назад

@@waterfilterguru awesome man thanks This video already got me emailing them I pay big money for the crown burkey and all those eight filters etc

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

@@TheKingsComingAlefTav I will say, and this will be included in my video, it's important to note that Boroux's capacity claims of 6,000 gallons per filter is for chlorine only - if you look at their testing data, you'll see the filters were only tested up to a few hundred gallons for other contaminants

@budmansdragracingchannel2726 29 дней назад

So in other words if your using a gravity system and your using untreated water through it you need to boil it first.

@waterfilterguru 29 дней назад

In addition to boiling you can disinfect with chemicals (sodium hypochlorite - unscented household bleach) or UV.

@user-hn9fr7mn3x Месяц назад

I just bought an aqua tru countertop, ro filter, hopefully it does me good

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

Hope so! What contaminants are you trying to remove?

@user-hn9fr7mn3x Месяц назад

@@waterfilterguru anything I shouldn’t be consuming. Ppm is usually 165-195 out of my faucet and the flavor or water changes from time to time.

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

@@user-hn9fr7mn3x PPM is a unit of measurement. It sounds like you are using a TDS meter to measure the TDS in PPM. Its good to note that a TDS reading alone won't tell you if water is healthy or not. For example, healthy minerals are included in the TDS reading. Check out this video to learn all about what a TDS meter does and does not measure ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yHvdYWXiVzI.html

@user-hn9fr7mn3x Месяц назад

@@waterfilterguru I highly doubt the tap water in my city is adding healthy particulates 😂 and sometimes it tastes bad.

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

@@user-hn9fr7mn3x TDS is a measurement of total dissolved solids - both healthy, naturally occurring minerals (like calcium and magnesium) in addition to more dangerous contaminants.

@troyallen8223 14 дней назад

I thought silver had to be electrolyzed.

@Farm35IPTX Месяц назад

AQUACREST NSF/ANSI 42&372 Certified Water Filter???

@CB-vt3mx 12 дней назад

unless you tested an unfiltered sample AND a filtered sample, all you can say is that there was no presence of SOME bacteria. It may have simply not been present in the source water...this is why control samples are so important to testing anything. You showed no source testing and did no control sample testing with, say, tap water to see what a baseline result should be. Therefore, you cannot claim the filter did anything at all.

@waterfilterguru 12 дней назад

The specific testing procedure we use is explained in our dedicated product testing videos, check out this playlist Product Testing: ru-vid.com/group/PLDqZ4wajyRIC2ji0iERZf35uFwyQE5vji

@Saddletramp1200 7 дней назад

So I watched your 17 minute video & I still don't know what to buy. Thanks

@waterfilterguru 7 дней назад

First step is to determine what's in the water that needs to be addressed. A lab test will give you the most accurate picture of the situation at hand, but you can also use your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report to get an idea of what might be present. Always use data to guide your purchase decision 😉

@slamdancer1720 28 дней назад

your video makes berkey look good.

@waterfilterguru 28 дней назад

The intent was not to make any one brand "look bad", but rather call out a concerning trend I've seen among these manufacturers

@mindfittraininginstitute 9 дней назад

who trusts CDC I DON'T or WHO....THESE LIARS??? NO NO NO

@waterfilterguru 9 дней назад

Thanks for sharing your perspective. It's important to critically evaluate all sources of info. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) are major public health institutions that base their guidelines and recommendations on extensive scientific research and peer-reviewed studies. While these organizations are not without criticism and scrutiny (obviously), they are charged with protecting public health and safety. Their guidelines are developed by experts in the field and are continually reviewed and updated based on the latest scientific evidence. If you have concerns about the information provided by these organizations, l'd encourage you to look into the primary research and data they use for their decision making and guidelines.

@nmr6988 29 дней назад

SILVER is a GREAT disinfectant.

@PAPOOSELAKESURFER 9 дней назад

Stories about babies with a silver spoon are true, known as a reduction in childhood illness.

@waterfilterguru 9 дней назад

Yes, silver has bacteriostatic and bactericidal properties

@cloudfrontsystems 20 дней назад

Have you tested the CTF 01 filter?

@waterfilterguru 19 дней назад

Which brand is that?

@cloudfrontsystems 18 дней назад

@@waterfilterguru Thank you for replying, it is a Water Drop countertop filter that connects to the faucet. Stainless housing and claimed 1 year/8000 gallon filter life. I am a college student and was looking for something low maintenance and dorm/apartment friendly that wouldn't rob too much counter space.

@cloudfrontsystems 11 дней назад

@@waterfilterguru Any thoughts?

@waterfilterguru 11 дней назад

@@cloudfrontsystems sorry I missed your last response. A countertop filter is probably your best bet, check out this video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-rAeRcqfXnRo.html

@cloudfrontsystems 10 дней назад

@@waterfilterguru No worries Thank you!

@PardieDiem Месяц назад

Now do a video on municipal water systems! My filters are brown after 4 months worth of municipal water use for cooking and drinking only.

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

Anything specific about municipal water systems you'd like to know about? It's such a vast topic

@PardieDiem Месяц назад

@@waterfilterguru I'm currently watching a video you did 3 weeks ago about tap water.

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

@@PardieDiem Right on, I'd love any feedback you have or other topics you'd like to see covered!

@AmazingPhilippines1 Месяц назад

Glad to see this info as I have been looking into filtering systems. Best bet is to have a couple of approaches. Watching from the PHILIPPINES. Tap water is not for drinking most places here.

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

Thanks for watching! Do you rely on bottled water for drinking/ cooking in the Philippines?

@pretendok6925 10 дней назад

I seen one on YT recently, a stainless steel water filter. It cost close to $300.00 and the guy didn't mention the filter replacements cost about $90.00 He didn't mention it is only affordable by the rich and famous.

@waterfilterguru 10 дней назад

Most of them cost that much

@pretendok6925 10 дней назад

@@waterfilterguru Way over priced, and many of them don't filter out what they claim.

@Wendy-xe4gk 8 дней назад

Evidence is always lacking when they want to convince you of something different. Especially if there is profit to be made...

@waterfilterguru 8 дней назад

Spot on

@troyallen8223 14 дней назад

What a nefarious plot... To have to do so much work and then working against people who want to simply make a sale. Be careful.

@sunmontuewenthufrisa 21 день назад

I appreciate all your research but almost everybody you mentioned think fluoride the neurotoxin is good for you. Right?

@waterfilterguru 20 дней назад

The scientific evidence for the dental benefits of fluoride is based on topical application, not ingestion - which is why many folks argue against community water fluoridation and purchase at-home treatment systems to remove it from their water.

@eugen-m Месяц назад

I think UV even led is better

@waterfilterguru 29 дней назад

UV is a good option to disinfect water, but requires sufficient contact time and the water to be extremely clear with no suspended solids or turbidity

@eugen-m 29 дней назад

@@waterfilterguru 👍👍👍 thx. Or maybe UV + Ozone + carbon .....?

@splash4891 11 дней назад

I have the 'water machine', its all glass and uses 2 carbon filters, and no plastic inside touches the water while it sits there or during the filtering process, don't know of any other water filters that can do this/no contact w/plastic, that was my main reason for getting it, but I am not convinced the filters work as long as they say...either way after filtering it, it takes like distilled water, which is not palatable to me, so I then add liquid minerals and liquid sea salt and then it tastes awesome...I only use 1 drop of trace minerals and 4 drops of salts per serving, lasts a long time and works well for me...blessings to all/peace on earth

@waterfilterguru 11 дней назад

I've got the water machine on my list to test!

@splash4891 10 дней назад

@@waterfilterguru super, would love to know your review on it...I do have some concerns about how long the filters last, it seems unrealistically excessive to me...anyhow, thanks for the HeadsUp

@waterfilterguru 10 дней назад

Their capacity claims likely are unrealistically excessive, but of course it all depends on the quality of the water being filtered as well

@splash4891 10 дней назад

@@waterfilterguru true and this is mentioned in their product details

@davehimlin2374 10 дней назад

Ive heard info claiming that ALL sea salt products have microplastics in them because all oceans are now massively contaminated with microplastics...even in the antartic- alaska, etc.

@MTR850 8 дней назад

The British Berkefeld water filter is third party certified and much less expensive than Berkey. Made in the UK.

@waterfilterguru 8 дней назад

Got it on my list to test soon! It's the only system of this style that I'm aware of now that holds at least a few official performance certifications

@tehilliym1195 2 дня назад

what about the super sterasyl ? I switched from the black berkey to these because of the fluoride issue and filters sitting in water. Do you think these are good at all ? Thinking about going to a countertop RO ? We are on city water. thanks

@waterfilterguru День назад

@@tehilliym1195 Super Sterasyl are the filters manufactured by Doulton, which is the parent company of British Berkefeld. That is to say, they are one and the same. I'll be conducting my own real-world test with them in the coming months. That said, no gravity-fed filter is capable of providing the same level of purification as a reverse osmosis system.

@akesha4138 20 дней назад

#1 problem - any water that is exposed to air will begin to form harmful bacteria within 20 minutes. All these types of filters do this so this can ruin your health and even send you to a hospital. A very sudden skin rash is a common symptom. Fortunately, in nature, moving air and sunlight provides purification. Best option overall is to sterilize and refill your own containers at the commercial supermarket, avoiding the single stand alone vending machines that often provide NOTHING but trouble. (health researcher with more then 20 years of experience.) A home RO unit also works well as along as you change the filters at least twice yearly.

@Trumpulator 18 дней назад

🤔

@davehimlin2374 10 дней назад

it is difficult for me to accept that US. tap water would form harmful bacteria in only 20 minutes, with it sitting in a glass cup in the house. Surely the chlorine is strong enough to ensure the water is safe from harmful bacteria, for longer than 20 minutes ?

@akesha4138 9 дней назад

@@davehimlin2374 It only begins within 20 minutes, starts very slow and builds over time. The heavy metals, pesticide residue and other toxins are reason enough not to drink tapwater. Chlorine evaporates very quickly when exposed to air which is why you have to renew it frequently in your outdoor pool.

@thegravityrebel 6 дней назад

Your first 3 sources turned us all off.

@waterfilterguru 6 дней назад

Did they really?

@StephenMeasles-kr9rm 8 дней назад

Holding up the WHO as a reference shows monumental stupidity. JMO

@waterfilterguru 7 дней назад

Thanks for sharing your opinion. It's always good to approach information critically and do your own research. While it's true that different organizations have different influences and policies, it's important to evaluate the evidence and scientific consensus behind water quality standards, specifically. The World Health Organization (WHO) has extensive research and expertise in public health and environmental safety. Their guidelines are based on rigorous scientific studies and peer-reviewed research. The goal, in this case, is to ensure safe drinking water, based on evidence rather than ideology. If you have specific concerns about their guidelines or methods, I encourage you to look into the primary sources and the scientific data they use.

@deborahgray8869 3 дня назад

Why would Nyone listen to info from WHO

@waterfilterguru 3 дня назад

Thank you for your comment. It's always good to approach information critically and do your own research. While it's true that different organizations have different influences and policies, it's important to evaluate the evidence and scientific consensus behind water quality standards, specifically. The World Health Organization (WHO) has extensive research and expertise in public health, environmental safety & water quality. Their guidelines are based on rigorous scientific studies and peer-reviewed research. The goal, in this case, is to ensure safe drinking water, based on evidence rather than ideology. If you have specific concerns about their guidelines or methods, I encourage you to look into the primary sources and the scientific data they use.

@lavapix 29 дней назад

Looks like it's toilet water from now on.

@waterfilterguru 28 дней назад

Just make sure to source it from the toilet reservoir, not the bowl 😉

@bushcraftbasics2036 Месяц назад

Great video, thank you.

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

You're welcome, thanks for watching

@conniecornsilk2955 6 часов назад

WOW I got lost in translation LOL!!

@waterfilterguru 2 часа назад

How can I help?

@carinwiseman4309 26 дней назад

Thank you. Excellent and thorough. Most helpful explanation I have seen.

@waterfilterguru 26 дней назад

Glad to hear it was helpful, thanks for the feedback 🙏

@reneerobertlancaster8714 3 дня назад

I wonder if this guy has actually lived rurally using a water filtration system like this or if he just wanted to make a lot of money on a video featuring water filtering products. I'd trust him more if he showed what system he uses.

@waterfilterguru 3 дня назад

waterfilterguru.com/brian-campbell/

@pi-sx3mb 12 дней назад

Why do so many content creators add annoying background music that only serves to distract from their content? 😑

@waterfilterguru 12 дней назад

Sorry it bothered you

@pi-sx3mb 12 дней назад

@@waterfilterguru Thanks, I would rather listen to your opinions.

@patriciaribaric3409 Месяц назад

I still want filters in my emergency supply. If ever having to filter I would not drink without boiling also. Viruses are harder to deal with than bacteria. Boiling makes sure it's safe after filtering. I store silver impregnated ceramic filters. One plus to using ceramic filters is the water ph has a higher alkalinity after filtering. Distillled water is very acidic.

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

Sounds like you know what you're doing!😉

@joyanderson8646 29 дней назад

@@waterfilterguru Why is distilled water acidic whatz the pH level???

@waterfilterguru 29 дней назад

@@joyanderson8646 When minerals that increase pH are removed, pH is lowered

@joyanderson8646 29 дней назад

@@waterfilterguru Ok thanx 😊

@melissascott8132 Месяц назад

Pro One ❤

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

Have you seen this video? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5h87z2rA6Og.html

@1painter4hire 4 дня назад

I would cut back on quoting the " W-H-O " Chief, Not gonna help you.... just saying

@waterfilterguru 4 дня назад

Thank you for your comment. It's always good to approach information critically and do your own research. While it's true that different organizations have different influences and policies, it's important to evaluate the evidence and scientific consensus behind water quality standards, specifically. The World Health Organization (WHO) has extensive research and expertise in public health, environmental safety, and water quality. Their guidelines are based on rigorous scientific studies and peer-reviewed research. The goal, in this case, is to ensure safe drinking water, based on evidence rather than ideology. If you have specific concerns about their guidelines or methods, I encourage you to look into the primary sources and the scientific data they use.

@agnpruszynska 7 дней назад

Amazing work!

@waterfilterguru 7 дней назад

Thank you! I appreciate the feedback 🙏

@novathewomanking9675 8 дней назад

Thank you for your research

@waterfilterguru 8 дней назад

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

@michaelonello1022 Месяц назад

Great video but, kill the music or tone down. Thx

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

Thanks for the feedback

@B.Moore-Ready 9 дней назад

Thanks for the info 👍

@waterfilterguru 9 дней назад

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

@jenberndt6519 4 дня назад

I don’t trust the WHO and the CDC since Covid - and you’re referencing them here

@waterfilterguru 4 дня назад

Thanks for sharing your perspective. It's important to critically evaluate all sources of info. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the World Health Organization (WHO) are major public health institutions that base their guidelines and recommendations on extensive scientific research and peer-reviewed studies. While these organizations aren't without criticism and scrutiny (obviously), they are charged with protecting public health and safety. Their guidelines are developed by experts in the field and are continually reviewed and updated based on the latest scientific evidence. If you have concerns about the information provided by these organizations, l'd encourage you to look into the primary research and data they use for their decision making and guidelines.

@jenberndt6519 4 дня назад

@@waterfilterguru This is wise - just not reputable sources in my opinion and many of your subscribers

@hoperules8874 Месяц назад

😂silver as a "pesticide" in miniscule amounts in water filter😂 gotta be talking about a government regulation

@kimberleebrackley2793 26 дней назад

Thumbs-up

@waterfilterguru 26 дней назад

🙏

@ellenorbovay5226 Месяц назад

As near as I can tell, you did one test on the Berkey, and it passed. Then you spend the whole video criticizing the Berkey. Lame!

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

Berkey is just one of many

@elizabethpeach2215 Месяц назад

your information is good; your delivery is way too fast!

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

Thanks for the feedback

@justinrobinson2359 Месяц назад

Damm I bought a Berkey.

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

Have you seen our Berkey testing video? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-AVZmZwTxnMc.html

@Gratitudeheart 12 дней назад

Look up the LDSprepper. And something about surprise water testing results the Berkey was in that testing group. There is testing of the Berkey with lab results that show pre testing water values and post testing results and how it preforms....

@waterfilterguru 12 дней назад

@@Gratitudeheartthat creator is biased, he sells Berkey systems