The need for pure water is world-wide. In some countries, the mortality rate is very high because of diseases spread through impure water. Even city water that meets minimum standards contains impurities so small they cannot be tasted or seen with the naked eye. Yet they are still present. One way to remove these impurities is to purchase and install a countertop water filter.

Countertop water filters are often the most convenient and trouble free. Unlike filtering pitchers, the countertop water filter has instant access to pure water 24/7. There is no waiting for water to pass through the filter since the filtered water is ready to be dispensed. Installation usually takes minutes and no special tools are needed. Simply remove the aerator and screw the attachment in its place. The filtering unit usually rests next to the sink, out of the way.

Countertop water filters like the Travel Berkey work by running the water through a series of filters before returning it to the reservoir for use when you need it. Because of the amount of time the water is in the filter, a greater amount of contaminants are removed.

In this case, the Black Berkey filters remove chemicals like chlorine, lead, organic chemicals, but leave minerals such as calcium, potassium, and magnesium that add taste to the water. These filters also remove algae by-products and other sources of bad taste or odor sometimes found in well or municipal water.

Some countertop water filters require that you change the filters every so often. This is because the filters, after removing so many impurities, can become clogged. When that happens, the filters aren’t working as well. The result is impure water, which defeats the purpose of having a countertop water filter. So check the filter’s documentation to see when to change the filters. Some models come with an extra change of filters but others require one to buy them so check to make sure an extra set is always on hand.

Countertop water filters have several advantages. In spite of the cost of replacement filter(s), the overall savings over bottled water is significant. Also, the convenience is a great selling point. Flip a lever and fresh filtered water for cooking or drinking pours from the faucet. Flip it back, and unfiltered water is available for washing.

If you’re looking for a filter with great value, look no further than the Berkey Water Filter. The filters included with the Berkey filter can purify up to 6000 gallons. Learn more about their effectiveness in cleansing your water of harmful bacteria while leaving in minerals that benefit you at http://www.berkeywaterfilterstore.com