Including filter system and high-performance Strontium-90 filter.
Strontium-90 is a radioactive form of strontium that can occur at very low levels in water. Because it acts like calcium, it can dissolve into groundwater and enter a Perky home through the main water line. You won’t detect it by taste, smell, or sight — the only reliable way to know is targeted water testing for radionuclides.
Perky residents use household water for drinking, cooking, making ice, bathing, and brushing teeth, so concerns about strontium-90 often extend beyond a single faucet. If tests show elevated levels, reducing exposure means treating water at the point it enters your home. Point-of-use devices protect one fixture, but they won’t cover showers or outdoor spigots; a whole-house system gives consistent protection across every tap in your house.
For strontium-90, a whole-house water softener using ion exchange is often the most effective single-filter option. The resin inside 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 this exchange process, making an ion exchange softener a practical choice for entry-point treatment in Perky homes.
An ion exchange softener performs best when sized for your household water use and the mineral content of your supply — keep in mind Perky’s water quality and hardness can vary by utility or well. Regular regeneration with salt restores the resin so it continues removing strontium, and routine maintenance preserves performance. Pairing the softener with a good prefilter helps protect the media from sediment, and Mr. Pure Water can review your test results to recommend a whole-house setup tailored for Perky that targets strontium-90 without overcomplicating the system.