For businessesSearchWrite a reviewCategoriesAbout
简体中文English
Utilities

Boroux

25 reviews

3.525 reviews
Write a review

About Boroux

Data updated
Website
boroux.com
Category
Utilities
Location
United States
Status
Unclaimed
Last 12 months
14 reviews
Replies to negative
78% (7/9)
Do you own Boroux? Claim this profile for free and start replying to reviews.

Is Boroux legit?

Boroux (boroux.com) has a 3.5 out of 5 rating on OK.one, based on 25 user reviews collected here. It is listed under Utilities and its reputation is mixed. Opinions are polarized: 60% rate it 4 stars or higher while 32% give 1 star; The business has replied to 78% of negative reviews; 14 of them were added in the last 12 months. Last updated 2026-08-10.

What people say

P
Paul · 1 review · Experienced 2026-07-31 ·

You can taste the difference.

You can taste the difference right away. If you think a regular name brand pitcher/filter is doing enough, you are wrong.

M
Michelle · 1 review · Experienced 2026-07-29 ·

New Water Snob

We have been using the Boroux water filtering system for over a year and absolutely love it! You can taste the difference in the water especially where I live. I am now a water snob and will only drink from the Boroux, I even take additional water when I go to work or trips so I don’t have to fill up elsewhere! I have never had any trouble with the filters or canister and always have prompt delivery when ordering new filters. I would recommend getting all four filters it filters so much faster and with the amount of water my family drinks it’s a game changer!

Reply from Boroux2026-07-31

Thank you so much for this, and for a full year with us! We love that you've become a certified water snob (we relate) and that you're taking BOROUX water with you on the go rather than settling for anything less. It also means a lot to hear the filters and canister have held up reliably and that delivery has been smooth every time. And great tip about the four-filter setup, we'll be sure to pass that along to other families with heavy water use.

F
Faith Sopko · 1 review · Experienced 2026-07-29 ·

If you struggle to drink water or say…

If you struggle to drink water or say you don’t like the taste of water then you need this filter. This water that comes out of this filter tastes so good it makes me crave water. The filter will also open your eyes to just how bad sink water is for us. Buying this filter is a great way to keep your family healthy!

Reply from Boroux2026-07-31

Love this so much, thank you for sharing! There's nothing better than hearing our filter made you actually crave water. That's exactly why we do this. Thanks for choosing BOROUX and keeping your family healthy with clean, great tasting water.

B
Brigetta Lofquist · 1 review · Experienced 2026-07-27 ·

Highly recommend

I’ve had my Boroux for a few years now, and I absolutely love it! The water tastes so clean, crisp, and refreshing, and I can genuinely tell the difference compared to regular tap water. It gives me peace of mind knowing it’s filtering out the things I don’t want in my drinking water while still leaving the water tasting amazing. We even insist on using it for our coffee. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for great-tasting, filtered water!

Reply from Boroux2026-07-29

Thank you so much for the kind words and for being a loyal BOROUX customer for years! It truly means the world to us to hear how much you and your family enjoy it, right down to your morning coffee. Knowing you can taste and trust the difference is exactly why we do what we do. We're so grateful for customers like you who spread the word, and we hope BOROUX keeps you refreshed for many years to come!

P
Paul S · 1 review · Experienced 2026-07-19 ·

We received a report on our municipal…

We received a report on our municipal water quality and became alarmed. After researching options, a friend recommended Boroux. Now I choose water to drink sometimes because of how it tastes. We bought a Pitcher and just keep in full in the fridge, so we have clean cold water whenever we want. We have purchased another unit for our camper so we can avoid plastic water bottles when we are traveling in the summer. You won't regret trying Boroux!

Reply from Boroux2026-07-23

Thank you so much for sharing this, it made our day! We're so glad Boroux helped ease your concerns after that municipal water report, and that you're now enjoying clean, cold water at home and on the road with your camper. Cutting out plastic bottles while traveling is a great bonus too

M
McKinzie Crain · 1 review · Experienced 2025-07-22 ·

Boroux - Amazing Filters and Amazing Company

Boroux has been amazing to work with. They have regular sales which makes it easy to purchase new filters and accessories. I love their filter as it takes my well water and makes it taste so good. Filters last a long time as well, and customer support is great!

Reply from Boroux2026-07-23

Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback! We're so glad you're loving how the filter transforms your well water, and that our sales make it easy to keep your filters and accessories stocked up. It's also great to hear our customer support team has taken good care of you.

L
Larissa Wylie · 2 reviews · Experienced 2026-07-20 ·

Absolutely love our Boroux

Absolutely love our Boroux! The water tastes incredibly crisp and clean, even the kids can taste the difference! We have not one, but two units. They were so easy to set up, and the quality is outstanding. The customer service is truly top-notch! I recommend the 3 gallon unit for bigger families! Highly recommend!

Reply from Boroux2026-07-21

We're so glad to hear this! Two units and happy kids drinking the water says it all, that's exactly the kind of difference we hope families notice. Thank you for the tip on the 3 gallon for bigger households, and for the shoutout to our customer service team, we'll make sure they see it. Glad to have you as part of the BOROUX family!

A
Amber Higby · 2 reviews · Experienced 2026-07-20 ·

I absolutely love my Boroux water…

I absolutely love my Boroux water filter! Having clean, great-tasting water is so important to me and my family, and Boroux makes it easy to feel confident about the water we drink every day. The quality of the filtration is amazing, and I love knowing that I'm making a healthier choice for my family by prioritizing clean water. The water tastes fresh and pure, and the filter itself is easy to use and feels like a great investment. I truly believe clean water is one of the most important things we can provide for our families, and Boroux has made that something I can feel good about every single day. I highly recommend Boroux to anyone who cares about the quality of their drinking water. Wonderful company, wonderful customer service.

Reply from Boroux2026-07-21

Thank you so much for sharing this, it means a lot to us! Knowing your family feels confident and healthy drinking BOROUX water every day is exactly why we do what we do. We'll be sure to pass your kind words along to our customer service team. Welcome to the BOROUX family!

D
Devon Ingo · 1 review · Experienced 2026-07-06 ·

The customer service at Boroux has been…

The customer service at Boroux has been top notch and the products have changed my families lives! We love this company and highly recommend them!

Reply from Boroux2026-07-21

This made our day! We're so glad BOROUX has made a real difference for your family. Thank you for the recommendation and for being part of the BOROUX family!

A
Alicia Slater · 1 review · Experienced 2026-06-17 ·

They will not honor their warranty on…

They will not honor their warranty on the filters because I was one day past the warranty with my official email complaint. however, I had called three times to report the same problem and they kept having me do "problem" solving which never worked and then would not back their product. They kept changing the "goal post" for typical performance, first it was one inch of left over water, then 1-2 inches, then 1-3 inches is normal. When I sent a picture with over three inches of remaining water in the filter, they responded with that looks normal. I had a ruler in the picture and everything that showed over over three inches. Anything to get out of backing their product! Go with Berkey.

Reply from Boroux2026-07-23

I'm really sorry to hear about this experience, it's not the standard we hold ourselves to, and I completely understand your frustration with getting inconsistent answers about what's considered normal wear on the filter. That's on us, and it shouldn't have taken three calls and a warranty deadline for this to get resolved properly. I'd like to personally look into your case and make this right. Could you send me your order number and the photos you shared with support? I want to review this myself rather than have you go through the runaround again.

R
Rose Rodriguez · 1 review · Experienced 2026-06-18 ·

Design flaw caused water damage, customer service made it worse

I purchased the Boroux water system and within normal use it overflowed, damaging my wooden countertop. This isn't a case of user error. I went back through the manual afterward specifically looking for fill instructions, and there is no clear guidance on how much water the system can hold or how to fill it without risking overflow. The manual does, however, contain multiple warnings about overflow — which tells me this is a known issue the company hasn't actually fixed at the design level. When I contacted customer service, I spoke with two different representatives who each identified themselves as managers. Both were dismissive, spoke over me repeatedly, and tried to place the blame entirely on me for "not following instructions" — instructions that, again, do not exist in any clear form in the manual. Neither offered any real resolution for the damage to my property. What really got me was that they offered to send me a free water level spigot — essentially admitting this part is needed to prevent overflow. But if that's the case, why isn't it included standard? This system costs over $300, and a component that helps prevent the exact malfunction they kept insisting "never happens" should not be an optional extra. If a product's own documentation warns repeatedly about a malfunction but never explains how to prevent it, and the fix for that malfunction isn't even included at this price point, that's a design and communication failure, not a user error. Combine that with a customer service team unwilling to take responsibility, and I can't recommend this product. Buyers should know what they're getting into before they put this anywhere near a wood surface.

Reply from Boroux2026-07-20

Thank you for taking the time to share this I'm sorry to hear about the damage to your countertop, and especially about how those two calls went. That's not the experience we want any customer to have. I want to walk through how the system is designed to work, since it may clarify what happened here. BOROUX systems use a continuous-fill design: water filters from the top chamber down into the bottom chamber, so the top should only be refilled once there's available capacity below it. Overflow occurs when water is poured into the top faster than the bottom chamber has room to receive it. The water level spigot is an optional accessory that gives a quick visual read on the bottom chamber's fill level — it adds convenience, but it isn't a required safety component, which is why it isn't included standard on every unit. That said, I hear you on wanting that visibility built in from the start, and I'll be passing this feedback to our product team directly. I also want to address the phone calls. Talking over a customer and placing blame without listening isn't the standard we hold our team to, and I'm sorry that happened twice in a row. I'll be reviewing those calls with our customer service leads so we can coach on this. Our offer to send the water level spigot at no charge still stands — if you'd like that sent, please email us with your order number.

R
RViews-K · 6 reviews · Experienced 2026-01-01 ·

Pure water with ease

Fantastic customer service, with a real phone number and real people. I had recently moved and forgot to notify Boroux auto-ship, but when I received an email that my filters had just sent, I panicked because of the old address. I called the customer service number and They were able to stop the shipment and correct the address to my new home right away. Very impressive , these days. The product is top notch and I highly recommend the extras. The automatic ‘priming’ feature makes set up fun and easy. I’ve used Boroux for 18 months now and I love it. I always toss the first two batches of water after installing new filters. I’m drinking more water now and love the purity.

U
Ula Barisic · 1 review · Experienced 2026-01-19 ·

Do not buy this product they’re fake…

Do not buy this product they’re fake and a health hazard. I received filters that were crumbling when in contact with water and they are claiming this is how it’s supposed to be…

Reply from Boroux2026-07-20

Thank you for the feedback. It's normal for a small amount of fine carbon material to release from a brand new activated carbon filter, which is why we recommend priming each new filter for 5 to 7 minutes under running water before first use. This flushes out those fines so they don't end up in your glass. If a filter feels like it's shedding more than that afterward, that's worth a closer look, and I want to help. I'll also add some reassurance on quality. BOROUX Foundation Filters are WQA certified to NSF/ANSI 42, NSF/ANSI/CAN 401, and NSF/ANSI/CAN 372, and independently tested at an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited lab. That's real third party verification, something Berkey filters have never carried.

G
Gia · 5 reviews · Experienced 2025-10-11 ·

Poor filters

Poor filters. At first they filtered fine although at different rates. But after 1.5 weeks of use in a normal home with 1 person, the filters have stopped filtering. It takes half a day to filter 1 liter and slowing more and more each day. The last 30% of water does not even go through. I don't have time to wash and prime them every other day as customer service suggest. Faulty product. Lasts 2 weeks, not months or years

R
Renee · 1 review · Experienced 2025-07-02 ·

Chamber?

I have been using the Boroux system for over a year and I really wanted to give this company a great review. I love the water I get from the system and it is easy to setup and use. However, shortly after cleaning the filters and the chamber as recommended by the company, the upper chamber on the system split open. The company was great when I reached out and sent a replacement upper chamber but then it happened a second time with the new upper chamber. I very carefully followed all of the directions when setting up and cleaning this system.

L
Lucy · 5 reviews · Experienced 2025-02-20 ·

Clean Water for the Win

We love our Boroux water filtration system, the only complaint is we wish we would have got one sooner! We love the crisp, clean taste of this water, anytime I taste unfiltered water now you can definitely taste the difference. It was a bit of a learning curve to prime the filter during the initial setup, but ever since then it's been great. We also purchased the water level spigot which is a total game changer. Highly recommend that add-on! Thanks Boroux for providing us with clean water we can trust for years to come.

Reply from Boroux2025-02-25

Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience with your BOROUX water filtration system! We’re thrilled to hear that you’re loving the crisp, clean taste of your water and that you’ve noticed such a difference compared to unfiltered water. We understand that priming the filters can take a little practice at first, but we’re glad to hear that once you got the hang of it, everything has been smooth sailing. Also, we couldn’t agree more—the water level spigot truly is a game changer, and we’re happy to know it’s been a great addition to your setup!

H
HM · 1 review · Experienced 2024-11-26 ·

I wish I'd read these reviews before…

I wish I'd read these reviews before purchasing my filters. I thought they would be the same as the Berkey ones just under a different name. I'm experiencing the rubbery taste others mentioned. I find that every time I reprime my filters, I can get it to disappear for 2-3 days, but who has time to reprime every couple of days?! And perhaps more concerning, what is causing the taste in the first place since it's not present in my tap water?

Reply from Boroux2025-02-14

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We understand how concerning an off-taste can be, and we want to ensure you have the best experience with your BOROUX filters. That taste is often related to residual manufacturing dust or trapped air in the filters, and while priming usually resolves it, it shouldn’t be an ongoing issue. We’d love to work with you to get this fully resolved. Please reach out to our support team so we can assist you further. Your water wellness is our priority!

H
Hana · 4 reviews · Experienced 2024-09-15 ·

American design, Chinese substandard manufacturing?

(Note: I wrote this review on Boroux's website but it does not show. They are showing mostly 5 star reviews and filtering out the rest!) After days of thorough research into water filteration systems I purchased the Boroux system with two sets of filters, but a replacement was sent because the black rubber washers on all of the filters emitted a strong car tire rubber odor. These rubber washers had also stained this rubber odor onto the surrounding plastic base, the filter inlet, and the gasket of the filters while sitting in the packaging, and I found no amount of washing made a difference in reducing this odor. Customer service responded very quickly through email and assured me that replacements usually resolve this problem, but this was unfortunately not the case. Either this company needs to: 1. Resource the material used for those washers 2. Find a better quality manufacturing partner to make them 3. If neither is possible then it unfortunately comes down to a flaw in their product design. I can never recommend this to anyone who has a sensitivity or concern for smell or taste in their drinking water as the rubber odor pervades in the water even after countless washes and changes of water. Even though Boroux's team shows again and again that they have a proactive approach to certifying their filters and systems with third party testing, it doesn't mean anything if you are left with unpleasant experiences from four sets of their filters. After 22 email exchanges and hours of trying all I could do to make this system work, the odor persisted, ending in a very disappointing and time consuming experience. Other things to note: Even after thoroughly washing and letting the stainless steel chambers air dry completely, once assembled, both chambers emit a metallic scent even though stainless steel should be scentless. The filter's garket had quite a bit of resistance when screwing onto the filter's stem inlet, and I noticed after screwing it off the last time that the stem inlet had shed tiny black pieces of plastic onto my fingers in the unscrewing process. The hole plugs that sit in the water in the upper chamber are made of plastic, even though plastic free alternatives to these parts exist. I thought the reason for the stainless steel body was to remove as much water contact to plastic as possible, even if the plastic is BPA free. Among the email exchanges with Katie, the Boroux Expert, she used phrases like the one following that sounded unnatural: "Can you advise is the stainless steel water view spigot experiencing any issues?" She also returned some emails asking me the same thing I had written explaining to her in the prior email, as if she didn't read or understand what I had written at all. Some exchanges were smooth, but some were not. The stained rubber odor from the plastic parts of the filters, metallic scent from the stainless steel body, and the shedding of plastic from the filter's stem inlet; For a water filteration system that's supposed to remove contaminants from the water, this is completely unacceptable! These parts that are made in China have serious issues in quality control from what I have experienced in the two systems and four sets of filters that were sent to me. I fear I would be contaminating my water further by using this product! Since I had such high hopes for Boroux's water filteration system, this was terribly disappointing.

Reply from Boroux2025-02-14

Hi Hana, Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We are truly sorry to hear about your experience—it’s never our intention for a customer to feel disappointed or to face so many challenges with our system. We appreciate the time and effort you put into working with our team, and we regret that we were unable to resolve the concerns to your satisfaction. We want to assure you that product quality and customer trust are at the heart of everything we do. Your observations about the rubber odor, stainless steel, and plastic components have been noted, and we are actively working with our manufacturing partners to investigate and improve wherever possible. Your experience helps us grow and refine our processes, and we value that insight. Additionally, we’d like to clarify that we use a third-party platform to manage our product reviews. We do not restrict or filter out reviews, but the software has verification processes that could occasionally result in a review not being published if it is not properly identified. Transparency is a core value for us, and we are committed to honest feedback—positive or negative—helping guide our future. We understand your concerns and disappointment, and while we regret that our system didn’t meet your expectations, we remain dedicated to supporting you and any customer seeking safe, high-quality water. Please know we are always here should you wish to revisit this or need assistance in the future.

M
Mo · 6 reviews · Experienced 2024-07-16 ·

Good water filter replacements

I had been searching for replacement filters for my Berkey water filters for a few months since they were always out of stock. I've been using the Boroux filters for a couple months now and they work just as well if not better than any Berkey filter that I have ever used. I feel like the people that have issues with these types of products just cant follow simple directions.

A
AS · 1 review · Experienced 2024-08-28 ·

Boroux grew mold

I used Berkey for years, once they were not allowed to be sold anymore I went with Boroux. We used these filters for a few WEEKS only and they grew mold on them. I wrote customer service and they said it was not mold, it was just mineral build up. I wrote them back saying we are very sensitive to mold and I never had white growth all over my Berkey filters so please absolutely verify and the second time around they admitted that it WAS in fact mold growing and to just run bleach water through the system and reprime. Now mold has reached every single piece of our system and we don’t feel comfortable using bleach water or using them anymore. Now we are on a hunt for a different company to use. Our friends also have Boroux filters that somehow keep attracting ants inside but never did with their Berkey either. We sure do miss Berkey.

Reply from Boroux2025-02-14

Thank you for sharing your experience. We understand how concerning this situation must be, especially with sensitivities to mold. We want to assure you that BOROUX filters, like Berkey’s, are infused with silver, which is designed to inhibit bacterial and mold growth. What can sometimes appear as mold is often mineral buildup, especially in areas with hard water. However, we take your concerns seriously and appreciate you reaching out to our team. We’d love to better understand your setup—could you let us know if your system is placed in direct sunlight or near a heat source? Sunlight and warmth can create an environment that promotes organic growth, especially in any damp areas. Additionally, we’d like to clarify that BOROUX and Berkey filters share the same formulation and similar design, so your experience is certainly not typical. We’d appreciate the chance to help troubleshoot further and ensure your system is functioning safely and as intended. Please feel free to reach out to our support team—we’re here to help!