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 much like calcium, it can dissolve into groundwater and enter a residence through the main supply line. You won’t be able to detect it by taste, smell, or sight — the only reliable way to know if it’s present is a water test that looks for radionuclides.
In Kern households, water touches everything from cooking and ice to bathing and toothbrushing, so drinking-water concerns about strontium-90 extend to everyday uses. If testing shows elevated results, the practical approach is to treat water at the point it enters the home so every tap is covered. Single faucet filters can help in one location, but a whole-house system delivers consistent protection for showers, laundry, and all fixtures throughout the house.
A whole-house water softener — an ion exchange system — is often the most effective single-filter option for reducing strontium-90 because the resin swaps dissolved ions for sodium or potassium. Since strontium is a positively charged ion like calcium, the softener’s exchange process can also reduce strontium concentrations, making an entry-point softener a practical choice for homeowners who want treatment for all taps in the house.
To be effective in Kern, an ion exchange softener needs to be sized for your household’s daily water use and the hardness of your supply so the resin can remove contaminants reliably. Regular regeneration with salt restores the media, and routine maintenance plus prefiltration helps protect the resin from sediment and maintain performance. Mr. Pure Water can review your water test results and recommend a whole-house softener setup that targets strontium-90 without adding unnecessary complexity.