For our purposes of DIYing a water filter system, you'll want to use more natural materials like sand and gravel or small rocks.

A home water filtration system removes contaminants from tap water, improving taste, odor, and safety for drinking, cooking, and everyday use. Is it right for your home?

The Travel Berkey is a freestanding chamber that filters and stores clean drinking water. Plus each filter lasts for 6,000 gallons. Here's why I love it.

Water filters certified to remove lead from drinking water are considered reliable, but certain factors could affect their effectiveness, Consumer Reports says.

More advanced filtration systems that use a process known as reverse osmosis were over 90 percent effective, but they are much more expensive and waste a significant amount of water.