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Overview

New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. (NMCL) manufactures and distributes the Berkey line of gravity-fed water filtration systems from its base in Arlington, Texas. These countertop systems purify water from various sources without electricity, targeting over 200 contaminants with Black Berkey Elements. NMCL also serves as the North American master distributor for British Berkefeld ceramic filters, positioning Berkey products as portable solutions for emergency preparedness and daily use.¹²³

History

New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. started business on October 26, 1998, as a limited partnership manufacturing gravity-fed water purification systems under the Berkey brand.¹ The company has operated for 27 years as of recent records, maintaining its role as producer and global supplier of these systems.¹² Led by President J. Shephard, NMCL earned BBB accreditation in 2005 and continues distribution worldwide.¹

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Big Berkey System	countertop gravity purifier for small households	$150 - $400
Royal Berkey System	mid-size gravity purifier for medium families	$300 - $500
Imperial Berkey System	large capacity gravity purifier for groups	$450 - $600
Crown Berkey System	extra-large gravity purifier for large groups	$500 - $700
Black Berkey Elements	replacement purification filters	$150 - $300
Berkefeld Ceramic Filters	alternative ceramic filtration elements	$100 - $200

Manufacturing

New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. manufactures the Berkey line of gravity-fed water filtration systems in the United States.¹²³ Production is handled in-house by NMCL, which also distributes the products globally and serves as North American master distributor for British Berkefeld ceramic filters.²³

Notable Products

Big Berkey - Compact countertop system with 2 Black Berkey Elements for 1.5 gallons capacity.
Royal Berkey - Mid-size system holding 3.25 gallons, suitable for 2-4 people.
Imperial Berkey - Larger 4.5-gallon system for 4-6 users with 4 elements.
Crown Berkey - 6-gallon system for 6+ people, expandable to 8 elements.
Black Berkey Elements - Purification filters removing over 200 contaminants without electricity.

Reputation

Berkey systems are regarded by enthusiasts as reliable gravity-fed filters for off-grid and emergency use, praised for contaminant removal and longevity.² The company holds BBB accreditation since 2005 with positive ratings from authorized dealers.¹⁵ Criticisms include variability in independent testing and customer service responsiveness noted in some profiles.¹ Professionals value the portable, non-electric design but note reliance on user maintenance for filter performance.

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