BOROUX has introduced the Proactive Fluoride Filter, a stainless-steel cartridge designed to remove up to 99.9 percent of fluoride from gravity-fed drinking-water systems without relying on activated alumina. The company says the new element, compatible with both BOROUX Legacy and Berkey setups, addresses consumer worries about potential aluminum leaching from traditional fluoride filters.
Featuring a patent-pending up-flow architecture, the filter forces water upward through dual layers of nano-carbon media, extending contact time and boosting efficiency. According to BOROUX, the design also increases service life by roughly 20 percent; each pair of cartridges is rated for about 1,000 gallons, or six to twelve months of typical household use.
Co-founder and CEO Parker Emerson said the goal was to deliver “100 percent safe materials” that meet growing demand for alumina-free fluoride reduction. Concerns about excessive fluoride intake have risen in recent years, with some studies linking high exposure to thyroid and neurodevelopmental effects, though U.S. health agencies maintain that fluoride at regulated levels is safe and prevents tooth decay.
The Proactive filter attaches to BOROUX Foundation or Black Berkey primary elements and retails through the company’s website with an optional subscription that shaves 10 percent off replacement costs. Subscribers can choose delivery intervals based on local water quality and usage, a move BOROUX says will make maintenance easier and more affordable for health-conscious households.