Recently switched to county water?
This is a common Pinecrest story. Homes that connected to WASD through the Village's 2022 to 2023 water project went from well water, with no disinfectant, to chloramine-treated water at about 2.5 ppm on the main system. Some people notice the change most in the shower. That does not mean anything is wrong with the water, which meets standards; it is a comfort difference you can test and address if you want.
On a well
Well water has no chloramine, but it is usually harder and may carry iron, which can leave residue on skin and hair and stain towels. The Village advises regular well testing for coliform bacteria, nitrates, TDS and pH; that comes before any comfort upgrade.
Iron is also hard on light towels and grout, and some people notice a metallic feel. If that is part of the picture, the well's iron number matters more than anything else on this page; see iron stains in Pinecrest.
Other factors
- Hot, long showers.
- Soaps and shampoos.
- Air conditioning.
- Sun, pool and salt exposure.
- Skin conditions, which need a dermatologist.
What testing shows
Jorge measures total and free chlorine in the shower, plus hardness and iron. If chloramine is the main difference, a filter is relevant; if hardness is high, a softener may be; on a well, the whole well system is in play. If nothing stands out, he says so.
He also asks when the change started. A change that began with a move or a switch from well to county water points toward water. A change that came with a new product, season or medication points elsewhere, and a dermatologist is the right person to ask.
Options
- A whole-home city water system. Living Water describes its Puronics Clarius iGen and Goodspring systems as removing chloramine and chlorine.
- A softener if measured hardness supports it.
- A well system from lab and in-home results.
Showerhead filters exist, but small cartridges struggle with chloramine; check the exact model's claim. See chloramine filters in Pinecrest.
Book a test
Call, text or WhatsApp Jorge at (305) 793-5974. Note that WASD's fall free chlorine weeks, September 28 to October 11 in 2026, can make showers feel different for a short time.
Tell Jorge which bathroom bothers you most; he can test that shower directly.https://www.miamidade.gov/resources/water/documents/2025-water-quality-report.pdf
https://www.pinecrest-fl.gov/Government/Communications-Division/News/Potable-Water-Project-Nears-Completion
https://www.pinecrest-fl.gov/Resident/Water/Your-Well-Water
https://www.pinecrest-fl.gov/Government/Communications-Division/News/Chlorine-Conversion-Sept.-28-%E2%80%93-Oct.-11
Updated 2026-10-17 · Living Waters · Jorge Canela, Water Quality Specialist