What is in a Sunny Isles shower
- Chloramine: NMB Water's 2025 report lists it as the disinfectant residual in the distribution system, within the 4 ppm limit. Steam carries the smell.
- Minerals: NMB treats its water by lime softening, nanofiltration or reverse osmosis and blends it, so it is generally softer than raw groundwater.
- Temperature: hot water removes skin oils regardless of what is in it.
Comfort, not medicine
We do not claim that filtered or softened water treats or prevents any skin condition. What people describe after reducing chloramine in the shower is comfort: no pool smell, hair that feels different, less of a chlorine feel after drying off. Eczema, rashes or persistent itching are for a dermatologist, who can tell you whether water is worth addressing in your case.
Beach-life habits that help
- Rinse off salt water and sunscreen with lukewarm, not hot, water.
- Keep showers short and use a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser.
- Moisturize right after drying, while skin is slightly damp.
- Air conditioning dries indoor air; ventilate the bathroom but do not overcool the bedroom.
Options in a condo or a house
| Option | Reach | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chloramine-rated shower filter | One shower | Condo-friendly; small cartridges need frequent changes; the listing should name chloramine |
| Whole-home catalytic carbon | Every tap and shower | Houses and townhomes that control their main line |
| Softener | Hardness only | Only with measured hardness; no effect on chloramine |
See chloramine filters and whole-home filtration in Sunny Isles Beach.
Weeks when it smells stronger
About once a year NMB Water switches its Norwood plant from chloramine to free chlorine and flushes hydrants. Showers may smell more like chlorine during that time. It is part of routine maintenance and passes in a couple of weeks.
Returning after time away
If your unit was closed for a while, run each shower for a few minutes before using it. Water that sat in pipes and the heater can smell and feel different at first, and a rotten-egg smell on the hot side points to the heater, covered on the sulfur smell page.
What Jorge measures
Total chlorine and hardness at a shower or bathroom tap as well as the kitchen, plus pH, and a plain explanation of whether equipment is likely to make a difference you would notice. Call, text or WhatsApp (305) 793-5974.
https://www.citynmb.com/DocumentCenter/View/14691/2025-CCR-ENGLISH-web-version
https://www.citynmb.com/DocumentCenter/View/8844/Drops-of-Knowledge-January-2022
Updated 2026-10-17 · Living Waters · Jorge Canela, Water Quality Specialist