Comfort, not medical care
Hot water, long showers, soap, sun, pool chlorine and humidity all affect how skin feels. Water treatment changes two factors at home: disinfectant and minerals. It does not treat eczema, psoriasis or any skin condition. If irritation persists, see a dermatologist. The city's own FAQ suggests consulting a healthcare provider for health concerns about chlorine or chloramine.
What is in Boynton's shower water
- Chloramine most of the year, and free chlorine for about three weeks during maintenance, typically once or twice a year. The 2025 running average is 2.84 ppm.
- Hardness: reduced at the plants by lime softening, MIEX and nanofiltration. A tap test confirms.
- Hot water: often the biggest drying factor of all.
Maintenance weeks
Some residents notice their shower smells more like a pool during chlorine maintenance. If your skin complaints come and go, note whether they line up with those periods; the city announces them on its website and social media. That pattern points to the disinfectant rather than minerals.
Options, simplest first
| Option | What it changes |
|---|---|
| Cooler, shorter showers | Often the biggest difference, free |
| Shower-head filter | One shower; must be certified for chloramine to help most of the year |
| Whole-home chloramine system | Every shower and tap, both disinfectants |
| Softener | Only if a test shows hardness worth reducing |
See whole-home filtration in Boynton Beach.
Kids, babies and sensitive skin
Parents often ask about bath water for young children. That is a question for your pediatrician or dermatologist. What Jorge can provide is a measurement of your bath water's disinfectant and hardness, so you and your doctor have real numbers to discuss.
Habits that help
Rinse off after the pool or beach in lukewarm water, pat dry, and moisturize while skin is still slightly damp. Run the bathroom fan to clear steam and smell. Keep showers short and choose a gentle cleanser. These cost nothing and work alongside any treatment, and for many people they make the biggest difference of all.
What the test shows
Jorge measures disinfectant and hardness at your shower and kitchen. If the disinfectant is the main factor and hardness is low, you will not be sold a softener. Call, text or WhatsApp (305) 793-5974. Living Water offers financing through its financing partners; you apply with a credit application, and a co-applicant can apply with you.
https://www.boynton-beach.org/742/Chlorine-Maintenance-FAQ
https://www.boynton-beach.org/DocumentCenter/View/4063/2025-Water-Quality-Report-for-the-City-of-Boynton-Beach-9
Updated 2026-10-17 · Living Waters · Jorge Canela, Water Quality Specialist