Comfort factors in the shower
- Disinfectant: chloramine most of the year, and free chlorine during the village's maintenance weeks, which in 2026 were scheduled for October 5 to 26.
- Hot water and long showers affect how skin feels regardless of the water.
- Soap and rinse: how soap lathers and rinses is related to the water's mineral content.
- Low humidity indoors with air conditioning running.
Hardness is less likely here
Because Wellington lime-softens part of its water and membrane-treats the rest, hardness is a less common culprit on village water than in places that send raw groundwater to homes. On a private well it is a different story, and hardness can be part of the picture. A test sorts this out.
If you have a shower-head filter already, check its rating: many are designed for free chlorine and say little about chloramine, which is what Wellington uses most of the year.
What a test shows
Jorge measures chloramine, hardness and TDS at a shower or nearby tap. If chloramine is the main thing in your water, a chloramine-rated whole-home system addresses it. If hardness is high on a well, softening may also help with how soap rinses.
Options
| Option | Covers |
|---|---|
| Whole-home system | Every shower, tub and faucet |
| Shower-head filter | One shower; check the model's chloramine rating |
| Softener (wells) | Hardness, when measured |
See also chloramine filters in Wellington and whole-house vs. under-sink.
No medical claims
Living Water does not claim that any system treats or cures skin conditions such as eczema. Many people simply prefer how filtered water feels. If you have persistent itching, rashes or a diagnosed condition, see a dermatologist.
Simple things to try first
- Shorter, slightly cooler showers.
- Gentle, fragrance-free cleansers.
- Moisturizer right after drying off.
- Notice whether your skin feels different during the village's free chlorine weeks; that tells you whether the disinfectant is a factor for you.
None of this replaces medical advice. If symptoms persist, see a dermatologist.
People who notice their skin after a shower often mention hair that feels dry and towels that feel stiff too. Those are worth telling Jorge about, because they help separate disinfectant from hardness. Stiff laundry on a private well with measured hardness points one way; a chlorine-like smell in a hot bathroom on village water points the other. The test, not the symptom, decides which equipment, if any, is worth buying.
Test the shower water
Free test at your Wellington home: call, text or WhatsApp (305) 793-5974.
https://www.wellingtonfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5919/Water-Quality-Report-Chart-2025
https://www.wellingtonfl.gov/2359/Free-Chlorine-Maintenance
https://www.wellingtonfl.gov/781/Water-Quality-Report
Updated 2026-10-17 · Living Waters · Jorge Canela, Water Quality Specialist