Including filter system and high-performance Radium filter.
Radium is a naturally occurring radioactive metal that can enter groundwater and, in some places, neighborhood tap water. Because you can’t see, smell, or taste radium, testing is the only reliable way to know what’s in your water. Lab reports may list it as radium-226 or radium-228. In Lantana and elsewhere in Palm Beach County, many homeowners choose treatments that protect every faucet rather than only the kitchen sink.
Radium tends to dissolve into water as it passes through particular rock and soil types, so its occurrence depends on local geology more than on household habits. It often travels with other dissolved minerals, including those that make water hard, which is a common issue for municipal and groundwater sources around Lantana. If you’re worried about long-term exposure, treating water where it enters your home keeps protection consistent for drinking, cooking, and bathing across all taps.
For whole-house radium reduction, an ion exchange water softener is frequently the most effective single-filter option. These systems use resin beads that exchange sodium or potassium ions for certain dissolved minerals, and that same process can capture radium when it’s present in dissolved form. Installed on the main water line, an ion exchange system treats every outlet in your Lantana home to help maintain consistent water quality throughout the plumbing.
Because ion exchange resin has limited capacity, correct sizing and routine maintenance are essential to keep radium removal reliable. The resin needs regular regeneration, and system settings should be matched to your household demand and the local water chemistry—especially given the hard water common to Lantana and nearby communities. Prefiltration for sediment can also protect the resin and preserve flow. Mr. Pure Water can help you choose and install a whole-house ion exchange solution that targets radium-226 and radium-228 while fitting your plumbing and usage patterns.