Including filter system and high-performance Strontium-90 filter.
Strontium-90 is a radioactive form of strontium that can dissolve into groundwater and move with the flow of local aquifers. In places like Childs, where homes rely on groundwater and river-adjacent systems, dissolved strontium can enter the main water line without changing taste, smell, or appearance. The only reliable way to know whether it’s present is through targeted water testing for radionuclides.
In Childs households, water is used for drinking, cooking, bathing and more, so any contaminant found in the supply can be a whole-house concern. Point-of-use filters protect a single tap, but they won’t treat water used for showers, laundry, or sprinklers. If test results show elevated strontium-90, installing treatment at the entry point gives consistent protection across every faucet and appliance in your Putnam County home.
A whole-house water softener that uses ion exchange is often the most effective single-filter option for reducing strontium-90, because the resin swaps certain dissolved ions for sodium or potassium. That same ion-exchange process can remove positively charged contaminants like strontium, so a properly specified softener provides treatment right at the point where water enters your Childs home.
To be effective in Childs, an ion exchange softener should be sized for your household’s daily water use and the area’s moderate mineral content. Regular regeneration with salt restores the resin’s ability to capture strontium, and routine maintenance plus a good prefilter helps protect the media from sediment common in river-adjacent systems. Mr. Pure Water can review your test results and recommend a whole-house softener setup tailored to your home and local conditions.