Dry, Itchy Skin After Showering in Pembroke Pines

What the water may contribute

• Chloramine: the residual the city adds for disinfection. Many people notice its smell in a hot shower.
• Hardness: the city softens its water at the plant, but your tap level is worth checking. Hard water can leave a soap film some people feel on skin and hair.
• Seasonal change: during the city's annual chlorination maintenance (March 22 to April 12 in 2026) the city noted a slight chlorine taste or smell.

What else plays a part

Hot, long showers, air conditioning running most of the year, pool time, sun and the soap you use all affect how skin feels. Water treatment is only one lever, and it is worth testing before you assume it is the main one.

Florida's year-round air conditioning dries indoor air, and many Pembroke Pines families spend a lot of time in community and backyard pools, where chlorine levels are far higher than in tap water. Rinsing off after swimming makes a noticeable difference for many people.

What Jorge measures

Chlorine and chloramine, hardness, total dissolved solids and pH, at the shower or the nearest tap. If the results are unremarkable, he will tell you the water may not be the main factor.

Jorge can also test a second bathroom if one shower feels different from another.

Options if the test points to water

• Whole-home filtration: Living Water describes its Puronics Clarius iGen and Goodspring systems as removing chlorine and chloramine at every tap. See whole-home filtration in Pembroke Pines.
• Softener: only if hardness is high; see softeners.
• Shower filters: small and simple, but check whether the model lists chloramine reduction.

Shower-only filters can be a low-commitment first step for renters, while homeowners who notice chloramine at every tap usually find whole-home treatment more practical.

Small habits that help

• Warm rather than hot water.
• Shorter showers.
• A mild, fragrance-free cleanser.
• Moisturizer while skin is still damp.
• A quick rinse after the pool.

No medical claims

Filtered water is about comfort and preference. We do not claim it treats any skin condition. If symptoms persist, a dermatologist is the right next step.

Updated 2026-10-17 · Living Waters · Jorge Canela, Water Quality Specialist