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 acts similarly to calcium, it can dissolve into groundwater and travel through mains into Glen Ridge homes without any change in taste, smell, or color to warn you. The only reliable way to know whether it’s present is to have your water tested for radionuclides by a qualified lab.
In Glen Ridge households, water is used for much more than drinking — cooking, making ice, bathing, and brushing teeth all involve tap water. If testing indicates elevated strontium-90, the safest route is to treat the water at the main entry so every faucet and appliance receives protected water. Point-of-use devices help at a single sink but won’t shield the rest of the house; a properly sized whole-house system gives consistent coverage across everyday use, which matters in Palm Beach County’s hard-water homes.
A whole-house water softener using ion exchange is often the single most effective filter type for reducing strontium-90 because the resin exchanges certain dissolved ions for sodium or potassium. Since strontium is chemically similar to calcium, the softener’s resin can remove positively charged strontium ions as water passes through the tank. For Glen Ridge homeowners seeking entry-point treatment, an ion exchange softener is a practical choice that treats water for the entire house.
To perform well in Glen Ridge and Palm Beach County’s typically hard water, an ion exchange softener must be sized to your household’s flow and mineral load. Regular regeneration with salt (or potassium) restores the resin so it continues removing strontium, and routine maintenance prevents performance drop-off. Prefiltration to remove sediment also helps protect the media; Mr. Pure Water can evaluate your test results and recommend a whole-house softener setup targeted to reduce strontium-90 without adding unnecessary complexity.