The Truth About Chlorine in Your Shower Water (and What You Can Do About It)

 

Why You’re Smelling Chlorine in your Los Angeles Shower

If you live in Los Angeles or surrounding Southern California communities, chances are you’ve noticed that sharp, swimming pool-like smell when you take a shower. That’s chlorine — and while it’s added by the city to disinfect your water supply, it can come with side effects you don’t want in your home.

Municipal water systems use chlorine and chloramines to kill bacteria and viruses. But by the time this water reaches your bathroom, that same chlorine can dry your skin, damage your hair, irritate your eyes and lungs, and even create harmful byproducts when mixed with organic materials.

What Chlorine Does to Your Skin and Hair

Your body’s largest organ — your skin — absorbs what’s in your water. Repeated exposure to chlorine can strip away the skin’s natural oils, leading to itching, dryness, and irritation. If you have eczema or sensitive skin, this can make symptoms much worse.

The same goes for your hair. Chlorine oxidizes and weakens hair strands, making them brittle, frizzy, and dull. Many Los Angeles residents notice that even high-end shampoos or conditioners can’t offset the effects of chlorinated hard water.

Invisible Effects: Chlorine and Air Quality

Every time you take a hot shower, chlorine evaporates into the air — turning into chloroform gas and other volatile compounds. Studies have shown that a single 10-minute shower can expose you to more airborne chlorine than drinking tap water all day. That’s why many homeowners in LA are choosing to filter chlorine out of their shower and whole house water supply.

The Best Way to Remove Chlorine from Shower Water in Los Angeles

While small shower filters can help, they only do part of the job. If you want true chlorine removal — from every tap in your home — you need a whole-house water treatment system.

That’s where the Hague WaterMax® system stands out.

Why Los Angeles Homeowners Choose the Hague WaterMax:

• Advanced Multi-Media Filtration:

  The WaterMax uses KDF Chlorostat® and activated carbon to remove chlorine, bad taste, and odors — right at the source.

  
  

• Three-Compartment Design: 

  Unlike standard softeners, WaterMax treats multiple water problems at once (hardness, chlorine, sediment, and chemicals).

  
  

• Efficient and Eco-Friendly: 

  Regenerates with up to 80% less water and salt, helping you save on utilities while protecting your family’s health.

  
  

• Made in the USA: 

  Every system is engineered, tested, and built by Hague Quality Water International, ensuring reliability and quality.

  
  

• Backed by 25-Year Warranty: 

  A long-term investment in cleaner, softer, safer water.

  
  

Why Filtering Chlorine Is Worth It

The benefits go far beyond softer skin and shinier hair:

• Reduce dry, irritated skin conditions

• Improve hair texture and color longevity

• Minimize chlorine inhalation during showers

• Extend the lifespan of plumbing and fixtures

• Improve taste and odor of all household water

  
  

And with Hague’s free in-home water test, you can see exactly how much chlorine (and other contaminants) are in your Los Angeles tap water — before deciding on a system.

Expert Insight: 30 Years of Experience in SoCal Water

At Hague Quality Water of Southern California, we’ve helped homeowners from Downey to Long Beach to Carson solve water problems caused by chlorine, hardness, and local contaminants. After 30 years in this industry, we know one thing for sure: when it comes to water quality in Los Angeles, one-size-fits-all doesn’t work. That’s why every WaterMax system is custom-configured for your home’s specific water chemistry.

Take the First Step — Test Your Water Today

Don’t keep showering in chlorine. Discover what’s really in your water with a free in-home water test from Hague Quality Water SoCal. You’ll get a detailed analysis, expert advice, and a personalized solution — all at no cost.

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