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, it travels with groundwater and can enter Margate houses through the main supply 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.
Families in Margate use tap water for cooking, making ice, bathing, and brushing teeth, so concerns about strontium-90 often involve everyday exposures. If testing reveals elevated levels, the most effective step is treating water at the point it enters the home so every faucet and appliance is protected. Point-of-use filters can treat a single fixture, but they won’t guard outdoor spigots, showers, or irrigation—so a whole-house system offers broader coverage for typical Broward County household needs.
A whole-house water softener using ion exchange is frequently the best single-filter option for reducing strontium-90 because the resin exchanges certain dissolved ions for sodium or potassium. Since strontium is chemically similar to calcium, the resin can capture positively charged strontium ions as water passes through the tank. For Margate homeowners looking for entry-point treatment that covers every tap, an ion exchange softener is a practical and well-established choice.
To be effective in Margate’s hard-water conditions, an ion exchange softener must be sized for your household’s flow and mineral load and regenerated regularly with salt to restore the resin. Routine maintenance and good prefiltration to remove sediment—helpful where scale and particulate can be an issue—keep the system working reliably. Mr. Pure Water can review your water test results and recommend a whole-house softener setup tailored to Margate homes so the system targets strontium-90 while fitting your family’s needs.