Safe drinking water is often taken for granted, yet in many parts of the world reliable supplies of clean water are at a premium. In many circumstances a piped supply is not available and surface water from rivers, streams or water holes present the only source of water. In this case the water may appear unclear and have an unpleasant taste, but more importantly is often a source for disease. Even clear and apparently fresh water may be polluted with disease causing pathogens. This filter is compact, portable and simple to operate. Requiring no external plumbing, the filter takes only minutes to assemble and can provide up to 80 liters or 20 US gallons of safe drinking water each day. This ease of operation combined with a proven effectiveness at eliminating water-borne disease such as cholera and typhoid, has led to the filter being specified for field operations by many of the world's major aid and emergency relief organizations.

The Berkefeld is manufactured of high grade polished Stainless Steel for maximum corrosion resistance, is hygienic, durable, and easy to clean. Each ceramic candle can be easily removed and cleaned with a soft brush or scotch brite pad.

With four ceramic candles installed the Berkfeld functions at approximately 1 gallon per hour. With two candles installed the filter functions at approximately 1/2 gallon per hour.

At only $159.00, the SS-2 model comes complete with 2 ceramic candles. Remove the two provided rubber plugs and plug in two more candles to double water flow.

The SS-4 model, at $219.00, comes complete with all 4 ceramic candles and two rubber plugs. Remove two candles and have two replacement spares.

Additonal candles can be purchased for $27.00 each for the Slimline model candle and $42.00 each for the Imperial model candle.

Independently tested by the following institutions:

Hyder (Formerly Acer/Altwell) - Cheshire, UK

Spectrum Labs - Minnesota, USA

WRc - Buckinghamshire, UK

Clare Microbiological - Suffolk, UK

NSF - Michigan, USA

Loughborough University - Leicestershire, UK

University of Arizona - USA

Thresh, Beal & Suckling - Birmingham, UK

WRc - Gwent, UK