Comfort factors in Lake Park water
- Chloramine: Seacoast reports a 3.7 ppm running average. Some people notice the smell and feel in the shower.
- Hardness: often modest on Seacoast water, but a test confirms it.
- Heat and time: hot, long showers dry skin regardless of water source.
What a test shows
Jorge measures total chlorine, hardness, pH and TDS at your shower or nearest tap. If chloramine is the main variable, a whole-home system addresses it at every shower. If hardness is unexpectedly high, he will tell you, and that changes the recommendation.
Whole-home options
A whole-home city water system treats all water entering the house. Living Water describes its Puronics systems as removing chlorine and chloramine. Shower-head filters exist, but small cartridges have limited contact time for chloramine.
What we do not claim
Filtered water is not a medical treatment. We do not claim it cures eczema, psoriasis or any condition. If your skin is irritated, cracked or itchy for long periods, see a dermatologist.
Simple things to try first
- Shorter, slightly cooler showers.
- Moisturize right after drying off.
- Run the bathroom fan; chloramine vaporizes in hot steam.
- Check the water heater temperature setting.
If these help but you still notice the smell and feel of chloramine, a whole-home system is the next step to consider.
Why a shower filter is not the same
Shower-head cartridges are small and the water passes through them in seconds. Chloramine needs more contact time than free chlorine. A whole-home system with media sized for your household gives that contact time and treats every shower, sink and the laundry at once. Ask for the listing that shows chloramine reduction for any product you consider.
What Seacoast's report tells you about the shower. The 2025 report lists chloramine at 3.7 ppm as the highest running annual average, with a narrow range of 3.6 to 3.8 ppm. It also lists low disinfection byproducts. In practice that means the chloramine you smell in the shower is fairly constant through the year, so if it bothers you in summer, it will likely bother you in winter too. Testing at your own shower shows your actual level.
Hot water heaters and comfort. Very hot water strips skin oils faster. If your water heater is set high, lowering it slightly can make showers more comfortable and also reduces scalding risk. Check the manufacturer's guidance before changing settings. Combined with a test of chloramine at the shower, this gives a clear picture of what is driving the dry feeling in your home.
Book a test
Call, text or WhatsApp (305) 793-5974. See also chloramine filters in Lake Park.
Updated 2026-10-17 · Living Waters · Jorge Canela, Water Quality Specialist