Including filter system and high-performance Strontium filter.
Strontium is a naturally occurring element that can dissolve into groundwater as it moves through certain rocks and soils. Often it causes no change in taste, smell, or clarity, so the only reliable way to know if it’s present is to check a water quality report or send a sample to a lab. Many Lake Placid homeowners who deal with hard groundwater choose whole-house options so treatment happens before water reaches every faucet and appliance.
Homeowners typically become concerned about strontium after testing shows higher levels, especially families wanting extra caution over long-term exposure. Strontium isn’t an aesthetic problem like chlorine taste or sulfur odor and won’t be removed by basic carbon-only filters. A point-of-use filter at the kitchen sink can improve drinking water, but won’t protect water used for cooking, bathing, or brushing teeth in homes across Highlands County, so many residents prefer whole-house treatment for consistent reduction everywhere in the house.
The single most effective filter type for reducing strontium is reverse osmosis (RO). RO systems force water through a semi-permeable membrane that rejects many dissolved minerals, unlike sediment or carbon filters that only remove particles or chlorine. When tests identify an inorganic contaminant that must be addressed, RO is a common choice for lowering mineral content and delivering reliable removal when sized and maintained correctly.
Mr. Pure Water can size a reverse osmosis system for your Lake Placid home based on your water chemistry and daily flow needs. We commonly recommend pre-filters to protect the RO membrane from sediment and chlorine—helpful in areas with hard groundwater—to preserve membrane life and system efficiency. With routine filter and membrane changes, an RO-based whole-house approach can keep reduction steady, maintain good pressure, and give homeowners confidence in water used throughout the house.