From Berkey to BOROUX: My Experience With the Legacy Water Filter
An honest look at my switch to BOROUX, the water filter that’s become part of our kitchen.
Some products you come across because somebody emails you and says, “Hey, you should check this out.”
And then there are products where the story is a little more personal.
BOROUX is one of those for me.
Long before Foodie Mob, I worked for the family behind BOROUX. So I’ve known the people behind the company for years.
That makes this one different.
I’m not writing about a product I discovered yesterday and decided to promote because it has an affiliate program.
I’ve been using gravity-fed water filtration systems for years. My journey started with Berkey. In late 2023, I decided to switch to BOROUX.
What caught my attention was the new design and the different color options. I liked the fresh look, and I chose the white BOROUX Legacy for our kitchen.
Since making that switch, it’s become part of our everyday routine.
It Started With the Water—and Then I Noticed the Coffee
Living here in Florida, I’ve always paid attention to the water.
Before we had the BOROUX, I noticed something when I made coffee.
It just didn’t taste as good as it should.
Same coffee. Same coffee maker. But something about it wasn’t right.
Once I started using filtered water from the BOROUX, I noticed a difference.
What a difference.
The water tastes really good on its own, but it tastes even better in my coffee.
That was one of those little everyday discoveries that made me realize how much the water you’re using can affect something as simple as your morning cup of coffee.
And we’re still using it today.
It’s Part of Our Everyday Kitchen
The BOROUX doesn’t sit in the corner collecting dust.
We use it.
We fill the top with water until the filters are covered, and then the water filters down into the three-gallon bottom chamber.
It’s simple.
We fill it, let it do its thing, and we’ve got filtered water ready to use.
I use the water for cooking, too.
And we give it to our dogs.
So it’s become part of our normal routine at home—not just something we pull out once in a while.
The Filters Are the Heart of the System
The filter is what really matters in a water filtration system.
My BOROUX Legacy uses BOROUX Foundation Filters, and that’s where the filtration happens.
BOROUX says its Foundation Filters used in the Legacy have been independently tested, including testing to NSF/ANSI 42 and 401 standards. BOROUX’s published performance data specifically reports a 98.9% average reduction for the particulate and microplastic test challenges listed on its performance sheet. Those results come from laboratory testing under specified conditions, and actual performance can vary depending on source water and usage.
I also like that you don’t have to change filters constantly.
BOROUX currently lists the two-filter Legacy configuration with filters lasting up to 12 months, while the four-filter configuration lasts up to 24 months. Actual filter life depends on the water being filtered and how much you use it.
That matters to me because we use our BOROUX every day.
We drink the water, make coffee with it, cook with it, and give it to our dogs.
Since switching to BOROUX, the filters have simply become part of our routine.
Fill it. Let gravity do the work. Change the filters when it’s time. Keep going.
That’s the kind of simplicity I like.
And Yes, My Wife Likes It Too 😂
I have the white BOROUX Legacy, and honestly, I like the way it looks in our kitchen.
BOROUX offers different colors, and the white one matches ours perfectly.
And my wife loves the fact that it’s white.
That’s worth mentioning because this is something that’s sitting right there in the kitchen. We don’t hide it in a cabinet.
It actually looks like it belongs there.
Sometimes the little things matter.
Why I Made the Switch—and Why I Still Use It
After years of using Berkey, I was ready for something with a different look.
The BOROUX design caught my attention, and having different colors to choose from was another plus.
I chose the white Legacy, and it’s been part of our kitchen ever since.
For me, a product has to do more than look good. It has to fit into everyday life.
We use ours regularly, and it’s become one of those things we don’t really think about anymore.
We just use it.
And I think that’s one of the best compliments I can give a product.
Florida Has Another Reason I Like Having It
Living in Florida also means living with hurricane season.
When a storm is coming, we prepare.
We keep water in jugs and bottled water on hand in case the water supply is disrupted.
But having the BOROUX gives us another option.
It’s already sitting in our kitchen.
We know how to use it.
And when you’re preparing for a hurricane, having another way to have filtered water available is something that gives me a little extra peace of mind.
It’s not why I originally bought the BOROUX.
But it’s definitely something I’ve come to appreciate.
The Foodie Mob Connection
Here’s why I wanted to write about BOROUX in the first place.
I’ve known the family behind the company for years. I actually worked for them before Foodie Mob existed.
I’ve watched the company grow, and I know the story behind the people who started it.
But I also don’t want to recommend something simply because I know the owners.
I use the product myself.
That’s the difference.
I started with Berkey, switched to BOROUX around late 2023, and still use it for drinking water, coffee, cooking, and even for our dogs.
So when I became a BOROUX affiliate through Foodie Mob, it felt like a natural fit.
I’m not saying you need to buy one.
I’m simply telling you why we have one in our home and why we keep using it.
Foodie Mob Quick Take
My experience with water filtration started years ago with Berkey. I eventually made the switch to BOROUX because I liked the updated design and the different color options.
The BOROUX Legacy has become part of our everyday kitchen routine.
I like the taste of the water. I noticed the difference in my coffee. It’s simple to use, reliable for us, and the white version fits right into our kitchen.
The filters are an important part of the system, and BOROUX provides published testing and filter-life information for the Legacy.
And when hurricane season rolls around, I’m glad we have it.
That’s my experience.
If you’d like to learn more about the BOROUX Legacy, you can check it out here:
Disclosure: Foodie Mob is an affiliate of BOROUX. If you purchase through our affiliate link, Foodie Mob may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. I recommend only products I can speak to from my own experience.
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