Gravity Water Filtration System Imperial Berkey Water Filter For families of 3–8 people Filters up to 16.5 gallons per hour • 6,000 gallons per set of 2 filters 50,000+ Imperial Systems Sold 6,000 Gallons Per Set of 2 200+ Contaminants Removed Lifetime Stainless & Hardware Warranty Why Choose Imperial Berkey The 4.5-gallon Imperial Berkey is designed for larger families (3-8 people), small groups, and households with pets that drink lots of water. With expandable capacity up to 6 Black Berkey filters, the Imperial delivers high-speed filtration while maintaining a manageable footprint. 🛡 Removes 200+ Contaminants Powerful Black Berkey filters remove PFAS, lead, chlorine, mercury, arsenic, VOCs, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, herbicides, and hundreds more contaminants at >99% reduction rates. 👥 Built for Larger Households 4.5-gallon capacity serves 3-8 people comfortably. Perfect for growing families, small groups, home offices, or households with pets. Large enough to keep up with high water demand. ⚡ High-Speed Filtration Second-fastest system in the Berkey line. Expandable to 6 Black Berkey filters for up to 16.5 gallons per hour. Start with 2 filters (5.5 GPH) and expand as needed. Each filter lasts 6,000 gallons. 🌎 Powered by Gravity No electricity or water pressure needed. Perfect for everyday use at home, in the office, or wherever clean water is a priority. Gravity does all the work. 💵 Massive Cost Savings Just pennies per gallon. A family of 6 drinking bottled water spends $500-1,000+ annually. An Imperial Berkey can pay for itself in less than 6 months while eliminating thousands of plastic bottles. 🏭 Built to Last a Lifetime Constructed from 304 stainless steel. Backed by our exclusive lifetime warranty on the stainless steel system and hardware parts purchased through this website (filters and consumables not included). Buy once, filter forever. See the Imperial Berkey Overview Discover why the Imperial Berkey is perfect for larger families and high-demand households What Black Berkey Filters Remove Black Berkey Elements remove over 200 contaminants at industry-leading reduction rates 🧪 PFAS / PFOA Reduced to > 99.9% Eliminates "forever chemicals" including PFOA, PFOS, PFBS, and other perfluorinated compounds ⚗ Heavy Metals Reduced by > 99% Removes lead, mercury, aluminum, arsenic, cadmium, and other toxic metals 💊 Pharmaceuticals Reduced to > 99.9% Filters out acetaminophen, antibiotics, hormones, bisphenol-A, and more 🌿 Herbicides & Pesticides Reduced to > 99.9% Eliminates glyphosate, atrazine, detergents, and agricultural chemicals 🔬 VOCs Reduced to > 99.9% Removes benzene, chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, and volatile organics ☢ Radiologicals Reduced up to 99.8% Filters uranium, plutonium, strontium-90, and radioactive particles ⛽ Petroleum Reduced by 99.9% Eliminates gasoline, diesel, crude oil, and petroleum-based contaminants 💧 Chlorine & Taste Below Detectable Limits Removes chlorine, chloramines, and odors for crystal clear, fresh-tasting water When fitted with authentic Black Berkey elements, this system is so powerful it can remove food coloring from water without removing the beneficial minerals your body needs. Virtually no other system can duplicate this performance. How the Imperial Berkey Water Filter Works The Imperial Berkey Water Filter system is constructed of highly polished 304 stainless steel and comes complete with 2 Black Berkey filtration elements (expandable to 6), 2 chambers (upper and lower), a lid, a nylon spigot (can be upgraded to a stainless steel spigot, sight glass spigot, or stainless waterview spigot), a rubber gasket base, and 4 blocking plugs. The system also includes a Primerite Kit, an anti-airlock clip, and red food dye for testing. The Imperial Berkey Water Filter is designed for everyday use with municipal tap water and private well water. Its 4.5-gallon capacity and expandable filter configuration make it perfect for larger families, small groups, and busy households with high daily water demand. If you're concerned about arsenic and/or fluoride in your drinking water, you can install up to 6 Berkey PF-2 Fluoride and Arsenic filters into the lower chamber as an optional add-on. Flow Rate & Fluoride Removal Max Filtration Flow Rate: With 2 Black Berkey Elements: Up to 5.5 gallons per hour With 4 Black Berkey Elements: Up to 11 gallons per hour With 6 Black Berkey Elements: Up to 16.5 gallons per hour Fluoride Removal: Up to 6 PF-2 fluoride and arsenic reduction filters may be installed in the lower chamber if desired. With the optional PF-2 filters, you're no longer at the mercy of town water fluoridation practices. Which Berkey System Should I Choose? Compare capacity, dimensions, and flow rates to find the perfect size for your household Feature Royal Berkey Imperial Berkey Crown Berkey Capacity 3.25 gallons 4.5 gallons 6 gallons Serves 2-6 people 3-8 people 4-12+ people Height 23" 26" 30" Diameter 9.5" 10" 11" Max Flow Rate (6 filters) N/A 16.5 GPH 26 GPH The Imperial Berkey is perfect for larger families of 3-8 people or households with high water demand. The Royal Berkey serves smaller families of 2-6, while the Crown Berkey is our largest system for very large households or small groups. Choose based on your family size and daily water consumption. Frequently Asked Questions Do you need additional Fluoride filters if you increase the number of Black filters used? Yes, if removing fluoride, you need to match the amount of Fluoride filters in the lower chamber to the number of Black Berkey filters you have installed in the upper chamber. Does this come with fluoride filters? Or just charcoal? No, the fluoride filters do not come standard and would be an add-on item. Do the filters filter out C8 or Pfos/Pfoa? Yes, the Black Berkey filters will remove PFOA/OS by 99.9%. PFOA/OS test removal rates can be found here. Need help assembling your Imperial Berkey? 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