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 drinking water. Because it acts much like calcium, it can dissolve into groundwater and travel through distribution lines into homes in West Melbourne and elsewhere in Brevard County. It won’t change the taste, smell, or appearance of your water, so the only reliable way to know if it’s present is to have a lab test for radionuclides.
In West Melbourne households, water is used for more than drinking — cooking, making ice, bathing, and brushing teeth all rely on the municipal supply. If tests identify elevated strontium-90, the safest strategy is to treat water at the point it enters the home so every tap and appliance is protected. Single faucet point-of-use filters only cover one location; a whole-house system gives consistent treatment across bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry, which matters in homes across neighborhoods like Hammock Lakes, Manchester Lakes, and Heritage Oaks.
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. That same exchange process can remove positively charged contaminants such as strontium, so installing an ion exchange softener at your main line provides treatment for the entire house. For many West Melbourne homes dealing with hard municipal water, this approach addresses both hardness and strontium simultaneously.
To be effective in West Melbourne, an ion exchange softener should be sized for your household’s water use and the high mineral content common in this part of Brevard County. Regular regeneration with salt restores the resin so it continues to capture strontium over time, and routine maintenance keeps the system working reliably. Often a good sediment prefilter is paired with the softener to protect the media from grit and extend its life — Mr. Pure Water can review your water test results and recommend a properly sized whole-house setup tailored to your home and local water conditions.