Why is my PH level higher after using the Black Berkey™ Purification Elements?

When water is filtered through our system, the Black Berkey™ Purification Elements increase the PH level of the water. This is healthful because pathogenic bacteria and viruses thrive in acidic environments and have difficulty surviving in alkaline environments. An environment with more alkalinity does have a higher PH level. The PH level will depend on various factors including what the PH level of the pre-filtered water is.