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 much like calcium, it travels with groundwater and can enter a residence through the main water line without any change in taste, smell, or color to warn you. In Moore Haven — where homes sit near Lake Okeechobee and the local waterways — the only reliable way to know if strontium-90 or other radionuclides are present is through targeted water testing for radionuclides.
Families use water throughout the house for cooking, ice, bathing, and brushing teeth, so concerns about strontium-90 often extend beyond a single faucet. If tests show elevated levels, the best approach is to treat water at the point it enters your home so every fixture is protected. Point-of-use devices can help for one sink, but they won't cover showers, washing machines, or outdoor spigots in Moore Haven; a whole-house system gives consistent treatment for all daily uses.
A whole-house water softener using ion exchange is commonly the most effective single-filter option for reducing strontium-90 because the resin replaces certain dissolved ions with sodium or potassium. That ion-exchange process also captures other positively charged contaminants, including strontium, so a properly configured softener can lower strontium-90 as water moves through the system. For Moore Haven homeowners seeking treatment at the entry point, an ion exchange softener is a practical and familiar choice.
To be effective in Moore Haven’s hard-water conditions, an ion exchange softener needs to be sized to your household’s daily usage and the mineral load in your supply. Regular regeneration with salt restores the resin so it continues to remove strontium over time, and routine maintenance prevents performance loss. Because nearby waterways can bring sediment and particulate, pairing a softener with prefiltration protects the media and extends its life—Mr. Pure Water can review your test results and recommend the right whole-house setup for your Moore Haven home.