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 like calcium, it moves with groundwater and can enter a Highland home through the main service line without any change in taste, smell, or color to warn you. The only reliable way to confirm its presence is through testing that specifically looks for radionuclides.
In Highland households, water is used for more than drinking—cooking, ice, bathing, and brushing teeth all involve the same supply. Point-of-use filters protect a single faucet, but they won’t cover showers, washing machines, or outdoor taps. When testing indicates higher levels of strontium-90, treating water at the point it enters your Highland home gives consistent protection across every fixture and daily use.
A whole-house water softener using ion exchange is often the most effective single-filter option for reducing strontium-90 because the resin swaps dissolved ions for sodium or potassium. That exchange process can also capture other positively charged contaminants, including strontium, so a properly configured softener provides treatment right at the entry point to a Highland property.
To be effective in Highland, an ion exchange softener needs to be sized for your household’s water use and overall mineral load. Regular salt-based regeneration restores the resin’s ability to remove strontium, and routine maintenance keeps the system working reliably. Combining a softener with prefiltration helps protect the resin from sediment and extends service life; Mr. Pure Water can review your water test results and recommend the right whole-house setup for your Highland home.