Including filter system and high-performance Strontium-90 filter.
Strontium-90 is a radioactive form of strontium that can appear at very low concentrations in water. Because it acts much like calcium, it moves with groundwater and can enter Lakewood houses through the main service line. There’s no reliable taste, smell, or color to signal its presence, so the only dependable way to know is a water test that includes radionuclides.
For families in Lakewood, strontium-90 is a concern for more than just drinking — it’s in the water used for cooking, ice, bathing, and brushing teeth. If testing finds elevated levels, the most effective strategy is to treat water at the point it enters the home so every tap is protected. Point-of-use devices cover a single faucet; a correctly chosen whole-house system offers consistent protection across showers, sinks, and appliances.
When treating strontium-90, a whole-house water softener using ion exchange is often the most effective single-filter option. The resin in the softener swaps certain dissolved ions for sodium or potassium and can also capture positively charged contaminants like strontium. Because strontium-90 is chemically strontium, it can be reduced by that same ion-exchange process, making an entry-point softener a practical choice for Lakewood homes seeking broad coverage.
An ion exchange softener must be sized for your Lakewood household’s water use and mineral load to perform well. Regular regeneration with salt restores the resin so it continues removing strontium, and basic maintenance preserves long-term effectiveness. Prefiltration to remove sediment often helps protect the media. Mr. Pure Water can review your water test and recommend a whole-house softener setup that targets strontium-90 without adding unnecessary complexity.