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 groundwater. Because it behaves much like calcium, it can travel with groundwater and enter Orsino homes through the main water line—especially where private wells draw from local aquifers near the St. Johns River basin. There’s no reliable taste, smell, or color to indicate its presence, so the only way to confirm whether it’s in your water is through targeted radionuclide testing.
Many Orsino homeowners understand that drinking water is used for more than just a glass—cooking, making ice, bathing, and brushing teeth all matter. If your water test shows elevated strontium-90, the best approach is to reduce exposure by treating water at the point it enters the house so every faucet and fixture is covered. Point-of-use devices can protect one sink but won’t safeguard showers, washing machines, or outdoor taps; a properly chosen whole-house system gives consistent protection across daily uses in a small community setting.
A whole-house water softener using ion exchange is often the most effective single-filter option for reducing strontium-90 because the resin swaps certain dissolved ions for sodium or potassium. Since strontium is chemically similar to other positively charged minerals, it can be captured by that exchange process. For Orsino homes seeking entry-point treatment, an ion exchange softener provides a practical way to treat incoming water so contaminants are reduced before distribution throughout the house.
To be effective in Orsino—where many residences rely on private wells—the ion exchange softener must be sized for your household’s water use and mineral load. Regular regeneration with salt restores the resin’s ability to remove strontium, and routine maintenance keeps the system performing. Using a quality prefilter can protect the resin from sediment common in well water. Mr. Pure Water can review your water test results and recommend a whole-house ion exchange setup tailored to your Orsino home without adding unnecessary complexity.