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 mimics calcium chemically, it moves with groundwater and can enter a Clarcona house through the main service line without any taste, smell, or color to warn you. The only reliable way to know whether it’s present is to have your water tested specifically for radionuclides.
When homeowners in Clarcona think about water safety, it’s easy to forget that the water you use for cooking, ice, bathing and brushing your teeth is the same one entering every faucet. Point-of-use filters can protect a single sink but won’t cover showers, appliances, or outdoor spigots. If testing reveals elevated strontium-90, treating water at the point of entry with a whole-house system gives consistent protection across the home and daily activities.
A whole-house water softener using ion exchange is often the most effective single-filter choice for reducing strontium-90 because the resin swaps dissolved ions for sodium or potassium. That ion exchange process can remove positively charged contaminants like strontium, so a properly configured softener can reduce strontium-90 concentrations as water enters your Clarcona home. This makes an ion exchange softener a practical option when you want treatment at the house’s main line.
To be effective in Clarcona’s hard groundwater, an ion exchange softener must be sized for your household’s water use and mineral load. Regular regeneration with salt replenishes the resin so it keeps capturing strontium over time, and routine maintenance prevents performance drops. Using a prefilter ahead of the softener helps protect the resin from sediment and extends service life. Mr. Pure Water can review your water test results and recommend a whole-house softener setup that targets strontium-90 while fitting local conditions.