Including filter system and high-performance Radium filter.
Radium is a naturally occurring radioactive metal that can leach into groundwater and sometimes end up in household water. Because you can’t see, smell, or taste it, testing is the only reliable way to know whether it’s present at your tap. Lab reports and utility tests may list it as radium-226 or radium-228. Many Lotus homeowners who want steadier protection choose treatments that cover every faucet instead of treating a single sink.
Radium’s presence is driven by the local geology it passes through, so concentrations depend on your water source more than typical daily plumbing use. In Lotus, where moderate hardness and seasonal storm-related changes can affect water quality, radium can move with other dissolved minerals even when water appears clear. If you’re worried about long-term exposure, treating the water at the point it enters the house gives whole-home coverage for drinking, cooking, bathing, and laundry.
For whole-house radium control, an ion exchange water softener is commonly the most effective single-filter option. These systems use resin beads that exchange sodium or potassium ions for certain dissolved minerals, and radium can be captured during that process. When radium is dissolved rather than stuck to sediment, an ion exchange unit installed on the main water line treats every outlet and helps keep water quality consistent throughout a Lotus home.
Ion exchange systems have a limited capacity, so correct sizing and routine maintenance are essential for dependable radium reduction. The resin requires periodic regeneration, and system settings should match your household demand and water chemistry—especially in Lotus where moderate hardness and storm-driven variability can affect performance. Prefiltration for sediment often extends resin life and preserves flow. Mr. Pure Water can help choose and install a whole-house ion exchange setup that targets radium-226 and radium-228 while aligning with your plumbing and daily water use.