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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, ProOne, Boroux, Alexapure and more
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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 Countertop System

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Venture 3 Gallon Gravity Countertop System

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Berkey®

ProOne®

Alexapure®

Aquacera®

Boroux®

British Berkefeld®

Patriot Pure®

Purewell®

Waterdrop®

Weight Weight (excl. additional filters) 7.5 lb
Model # MCF701
Materials Ceramic, Plastic
Certifications IAPMO Independently Certified
Filter Lifespan Up to 6 months
Downloads Instruction Manual

Culligan with MaxClear Technology can make your gravity system better

Culligan gravity water filters are universally compatible, so they fit almost all gravity water filter systems on the market. With industry leading contaminant reduction certifications, upgrading your current gravity system with MaxClear filters is the easiest way to protect your water.

Real stories of proven superiority

Unmatched certification for reducing total PFAS, lead, and microplastics

Contaminants 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.

Anyone can say they filter water. Not everyone can prove it.

  • Removes 96% of

    Microplastics

    Tiny plastic fragments found in 94% of tap water samples. MaxClear™ traps them before they reach your body.

  • Removes 99% of

    Lead

    Aging pipes can leach this toxic metal into drinking water, impacting brain and nerve health. MaxClear™ blocks it at the source.

  • Removes 99% of

    Total PFAS

    Total PFAS (Forever Chemicals) are linked to immune and hormonal disruption — and resistant to most filtration. MaxClear™’s advanced media removes 99% of them.

  • Removes 99% of

    Pharmaceuticals

    Trace amounts from medications can linger in municipal water. MaxClear™ filters these residual compounds for safer hydration.

  • Removes 97% of

    Pesticides

    Agricultural runoff introduces chemicals that don’t belong in your glass. MaxClear™ eliminates them with multi-layer carbon filtration.

  • Removes 99% of

    Chlorine

    Added for disinfection but often causes taste and odor issues. MaxClear™ reduces chlorine for cleaner, fresher water.

  • Removes 99% of

    Chloramine

    A common disinfectant harder to remove than chlorine. MaxClear™ neutralizes it without affecting mineral balance.

    • 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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    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.

    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

    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.