Including filter system and high-performance Strontium-90 filter.
Strontium-90 is a radioactive form of strontium that can appear in water at very low concentrations. Because it behaves much like calcium, it can dissolve in groundwater and travel through distribution lines to a house’s main supply. There’s no dependable taste, smell, or visible sign to indicate its presence, so the only way to know if it’s in your water is to have targeted radionuclide testing performed.
In Boca Raton, where homeowners rely on treated municipal water for cooking, making ice, showering and brushing teeth, testing is the first step if you’re concerned about strontium-90. While a single faucet filter can reduce contaminants at one point of use, it won’t protect showers, laundry or irrigation. A whole-house system treats incoming water at the entry point and gives consistent coverage throughout your home—helpful for families in Southern Palm Beach County dealing with hard water and everyday household uses.
When a whole-home solution is needed, a water softener using ion exchange is often the most effective single-filter option for reducing strontium-90. The resin inside the softener exchanges certain dissolved ions for sodium or potassium and can capture positively charged contaminants like strontium. Because strontium-90 is chemically strontium, it can be reduced by that same exchange process, making an ion exchange softener a practical choice for treating water at the main supply to your Boca Raton residence.
To be effective in Boca Raton’s hard municipal water, an ion exchange softener must be properly sized to your household’s demand and the water’s mineral load. Regular salt-based regeneration restores the resin so it continues to remove strontium, and routine maintenance preserves performance. Many homeowners also add prefiltration to keep sediment from fouling the media. Mr. Pure Water can review your water test results and recommend a whole-house softener setup tailored to your home—whether you live near Mizner Park, FAU or any nearby neighborhood.