Including filter system and high-performance Strontium-90 filter.
Strontium-90 is a radioactive form of strontium that can occur at very low concentrations in water. Because it behaves a lot like calcium, it can dissolve into groundwater and follow the same pathways into homes through the main supply line. You won’t be able to taste, smell, or see it, so the only way to confirm whether it’s present is with water testing that targets radionuclides, especially if you live in North Bal Harbor or elsewhere in Miami-Dade County.
Families use water for cooking, making ice, bathing, and brushing teeth, so concern about strontium-90 often extends beyond just drinking glasses. If your test results show elevated levels, the safest approach is to treat water where it enters the house so every faucet and shower receives the same protection. Point-of-use cartridges can protect a single sink but won’t address whole-home needs; a properly chosen whole-house system gives consistent treatment across daily uses throughout North Bal Harbor residences.
A whole-house water softener using ion exchange is frequently the most effective single-filter option for reducing strontium-90 because the resin swaps dissolved ions for sodium or potassium. That same exchange process can capture positively charged contaminants like strontium, so an ion exchange softener treats the water at the entry point to your North Bal Harbor home and helps lower strontium concentrations across all plumbing fixtures.
To be effective in North Bal Harbor’s typically hard municipal water, an ion exchange softener must be sized for your household’s flow and mineral load. Routine regeneration with salt restores the resin’s ability to remove strontium, and regular maintenance prevents drop in performance. Adding a quality prefilter helps keep sediment out of the softener and extends media life. Mr. Pure Water can review your water test and recommend a whole-house softener setup that targets strontium-90 while addressing hard-water concerns common in this area.