Including filter system and high-performance Strontium-90 filter.
Strontium-90 is a radioactive form of strontium that can occur in water at very low concentrations. Because it behaves much like calcium, it can move with groundwater and enter a house through the main supply line—so there’s no taste, smell, or color to give a warning. In City Point, where hard, mineral-rich groundwater is common, the only way to know if strontium-90 is present is with a laboratory test that looks for radionuclides specifically.
Families use water for drinking, cooking, ice, bathing and oral care, so concerns about strontium-90 often extend beyond a single faucet. If test results show elevated levels, reducing exposure means treating water at the entry point so all fixtures receive protection. Point-of-use cartridges help at one sink, but they don’t protect showers, washing machines or outdoor spigots; a whole-house system gives more complete coverage for daily needs in City Point homes.
A whole-house water softener that uses ion exchange is frequently the most effective single-filter option for lowering strontium-90, because the resin exchanges dissolved ions for sodium or potassium. Since strontium is chemically similar to calcium, the ion exchange media can capture positively charged strontium ions, reducing what reaches your plumbing. For many City Point homeowners seeking treatment at the point of entry, an ion exchange softener is a practical, familiar choice.
To perform reliably in City Point’s hard-water conditions, an ion exchange softener must be sized to your household’s flow and mineral load and regenerated regularly with salt so the resin can keep removing strontium. Routine maintenance and a quality prefilter help prevent sediment and hard-water scale from shortening media life. Mr. Pure Water can review your water test results and recommend a whole-house softener setup that targets strontium-90 while also addressing the local hardness and household needs.