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Why Read Our Ultimate Guide to Buying a Gravity Fed Water Filter
Know what to look for when choosing a system. When it comes to securing a portable water solution for your family, there are a lot of choices out there. However, not all brands and systems are created equal. To make sure you get the one that best fits your family’s water needs, we’ve updated our Ultimate Guide to Buying [...]
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Above-Average 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season Predicted
2020 Forecast Highlights The Colorado State University hurricane forecast is a good reminder to prepare now. CSU researchers are predicting 16 named storms (12.1 average from 1981-2010), 8 hurricanes (6.4 average) and 4 major hurricanes (2.7 average) for the Atlantic basin in 2020. The forecast also listed probabilities for a major hurricane to make landfall on specific [...]
5 Questions for Gravity-Fed Water Filter Elements
When comparing water filter systems, it’s important to understand the capabilities of the elements (filters or purifiers) inside the system. Here are 5 questions to ask: What Contaminants Do They Address? All elements are not created equal, and specific removal capabilities may vary by manufacturer. You can find this information on the product's website, marketplace [...]
Big Berkey® System Named Top Pick
Big Berkey® System Stands Apart Noted preparedness website ThePrepared.com recently published an in-depth guide on choosing a home water filtration system, along with an extensive review of the best systems currently on the market. Not surprisingly, the Big Berkey® purification system was named as their favorite. The Big Berkey® system earned praise for its portability (a must [...]
Black Berkey® Purification Elements Are One-of-a-Kind
Water filters made from carbon-block or coconut-carbon block may look similar to each other, but can offer very different levels of performance. Here's what makes Black Berkey® Purification Elements one-of-a-kind. The Leader in Gravity-Fed Water Purification Made in the USA, powerful Black Berkey® Purification Elements are a proprietary blend of several different media types including [...]
Pandemics: Introduction and major concerns
Introduction Updated 3/19/20 to reflect the latest pandemic status per the World Health Organization This is a primer for our Instagram followers who are new to the topic. What is a pandemic? The World Health Organization defines a pandemic as the worldwide spread of a new disease. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic on March [...]
Understanding a Drinking Water Quality Report
Why Is It Important to Understand What's In My Water? Aging water infrastructure, natural disasters, and improper waste disposal can all lead to contaminants reaching the water that’s piped into your home. Many of these contaminants, even in small amounts, can pose a threat to your family’s health. A drinking water quality report from an accredited lab can [...]
Meet Chris and Rebecca Lioi of PureWater4Kids
There are millions of children all over the planet who don’t have the option to turn on a faucet to get their water. After meeting a group of these children on a mission trip, Chris and Rebecca Lioi decided to change lives. Where did your inspiration come from? Rebecca and I went to Nicaragua on [...]
Unsafe Levels of PFASs In Drinking Water Pose Health Risks, Study Says
Higher-than-recommended concentrations of industrial chemicals known as PFASs have been found in American drinking water, according to a 2016 study published in Environmental Science & Technology Letters. Polyfluoroalkyl and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) have been linked to cancer, obesity, hormone suppression and high cholesterol. The highest levels of PFASs were found near industrial sites, military bases and wastewater treatment plants. The [...]
Quakes Rock Puerto Rico for Second Day in a Row
Early-Morning Earthquake Awakens Residents A 6.4-magnitude earthquake shook Puerto Rico at 4:24 a.m. Tuesday, damaging buildings and causing a widespread power blackout. The earthquake was centered in the southwest part of the island, about 8 miles from Ponce, Puerto Rico’s second largest city. The quake was followed by a 6.0-magnitude aftershock about three hours later, along with a [...]
Understanding the Tropical Cyclone Cone of Uncertainty
Make sure you understand what the "cone of uncertainty" can—and can't—tell you about tropical weather threats. Image: NWS National Hurricane Center What Is the Cone of Uncertainty? The cone of uncertainty is a graphic depicting the path that a tropical cyclone (such as a tropical storm or hurricane) is forecast [...]
