Royal Berkey review
Royal Berkey 3.25-Gallon Gravity Water Filter with Water View Spigot and 2 Black Berkey Elements
By Tom Calder
A bigger Berkey (3.25 gallons) for 2 to 4 people. The same plain facts apply: no NSF/ANSI certification for Black Berkey elements, EPA stop-sale orders still disputed in court, limited supply through dealers on Berkey's site, and no sales to California or Iowa residents.
- Best for
- Families of 2 to 4 who choose Berkey
- Skip it if
- Certification matters to you
as of Nov 14, 2026, 5:36 PM ET · Details
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Researched, not used. We haven't used this product. This review is built from the maker's specifications, owner reports and our own sizing.
What we like
- 3.25 gallons
- Up to 4 elements
Worth knowing
- Not certified to any NSF/ANSI standard
- EPA stop-sale orders
- Limited supply
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Who shouldn't buy this
Don't buy it if certification matters to you.
Key specs
| Capacity | 3.25 gal |
| Flow (maker) | Up to 4 gal/hour (2 elements) |
| Filter life (maker) | 3,000 gal per element (maker) |
| Certification | Not certified (Black Berkey: maker-reported lab tests) |
This is a Researched review: we haven't used this product. We check every specification against at least two independent sources, re-check the US price on a schedule where we can track it automatically, and say plainly who it isn't for. Commissions never change a rating.
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Best for Small households that already trust Berkey
as of Nov 14, 2026, 5:36 PM ET · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.com at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.Best for Fast, light gravity filtering for a group or a go-bag
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