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MaxClear Technology

Gravity Water Filter

  • Certified to reduce microplastics, lead and forever chemicals
  • Features ceramic and carbon technologies, unlike most filters
  • Fits most gravity systems, like Berkey, Boroux, Alexapure
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Unmatched certified filtration

The only gravity filter on the market certified to reduce microplastics, lead and total PFAS (forever chemicals), pharmaceuticals and pesticides. Our powerful filtration gives you confidence cheaper filters can't match.

Designed to last

Our filters combine both ceramic and carbon filtration technologies to deliver clean, great-tasting water for up to 6 months each — perfect for hassle-free, reliable filtration.

Great-tasting water

Guaranteed to remove 99% of lead, Total PFAS (forever chemicals) and chlorine, leaving crisp, clean water you’ll enjoy in every glass.

Substance Average Reduction
NSF/ANSI 42 - Aesthetic Effects
Chlorine 99.4%
Chloramine 99.6%
Particulates Class 1 96.5%
NSF/ANSI 53 - Health Effects
Lead, pH 6.5 99.2%
Lead, pH 8.5 99.1%
Total PFAS 99.6%
NSF/ANSI 401- Incidental Contaminants and Emerging Compounds
Microplastics 96.5%
Atenolol 99.4%
Carbamazepine 99.0%
Meprobamate 99.3%
Trimethoprim 99.2%
DEET 97.8%
Linuron 99.2%
Metolachlor 99.0%

Scout 2.25 Gallon Gravity System

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Venture 3 Gallon Gravity System

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Berkey®

ProOne®

Alexapure®

Aquacera®

Boroux®

British Berkefeld®

Patriot Pure®

Purewell®

Waterdrop®

Weight Weight (excl. additional filters) 2.75 lb
Model # MCF701
Materials Ceramic, Plastic
Certifications IAPMO Independently Certified
Filter Lifespan Up to 6 months
Downloads Instruction Manual
MaxClear Technology

Maximum filtration

Combining ceramic and carbon technologies

  • Outer ceramic shell

    Filters out microplastics and fine particles at the first stage of filtration

  • Activated carbon

    Reduces chlorine and organic matter to improve taste and odor

  • High-flow carbon block

    Filters lead, Total PFAS (forever chemicals, pharmaceuticals and pesticides for cleaner water you can trust.

Unmatched certification for reducing total PFAS, lead, and microplastics

MaxClear Boroux Rorra
Microplastics
Lead
Total PFAS
Pharmaceuticals
Pesticides
Chlorine
Chloramine

This table represents certified contaminant reduction. The results presented are sourced from the available certification data for BOROUX® Foundation™ Black Filters and Berkey® Black Berkey®(BB9-2) Water Filters. As of 7/15/2025 BOROUX® and Berkey® Performance Data Sheets.

Discover why more people are switching to MaxClear

  • “The filters last an incredibly long time compared to other water filters, they produce beautifully neutral clean tasting water."

    Dr Brogbo

    Verified User

  • "These are great replacement filters for my Berkey gravity water filter. The filters that came with my Berkey were carbon filters but this these filters are 2-in-1 filters with a combination of ceramic and carbon."

    Brandon W

    Verified User

  • “I'm a stickler for clean water, and these water filters are perfect to replace the ones in my gravity-fed water filtration system. They are hefty and easy to install. Water tastes great!”

    Mary K

    Verified User

Our commitment to safety

Your family’s health matters to us. That’s why we designed our Culligan with MaxClear Technology filtration system to meet the highest safety standards, certified by IAPMO. It’s one more way we help you enjoy cleaner water with confidence.

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Water you love.™

At Culligan, we’ve been helping people enjoy one of life’s essential resources since 1936.

Our commitment to the highest quality standards and sustainability drives us to develop thoughtfully designed products that ensure your water is cleaner, crisper, and always ready—wherever you need it.

FAQs

Culligan with MaxClear Technology filters are certified to reduce harmful contaminants, including microplastics, lead, Total PFAS (forever chemicals), pharmaceuticals, pesticides, chlorine, and chloramine.

For the full list of what we reduce, see our performance certifications here

The more filters you use, the more capacity you get. Choose what fits your needs and scale as you go.

1 filter: 50 gallons
2 filters: 100 gallons
3 filters: 150 gallons

Scout systems are certified for use with 1 and 2 filters.
Venture systems are certified for use with 1, 2, and 3 filters.

Yes, our MaxClear Technology filters are compatible with most gravity filter systems, including Berkey®, AlexaPure®, Aquacera®, Boroux®, British Berkefeld®, Doulton®, Patriot Pure®, ProOne®, Purewell® and Waterdrop®.

Yes. The activated carbon inside MaxClear filters is derived from coconut shell, a natural, environmentally friendly material known for its effective filtration properties. Coconut is a safe, non-leaching option that helps reduce contaminants and improve taste.