How to protect skin and hair from New York City water?

The most effective solution is a filtered shower head with an activated carbon cartridge. The Limpéa removes 97% of chlorine and significantly reduces limescale — visible results from the first week.

New York City Water Hardness: 20 mg/L CaCO3 — Why You Need a Shower Filter

Q: Is New York City water hard?

New York City water measures 20 mg/L CaCO3, classified as very soft. Source: Catskill/Delaware watershed reservoirs (unfiltered surface water). Calcium levels reach 6-10 mg/L.

Q: Does the Limpéa work with New York City water?

Yes. The Limpéa is designed for all water hardness levels, including New York City's very soft water (20 mg/L CaCO3). Universal G1/2" fitting, installs in 20 seconds.

New York City Water Quality Data

Hardness	20 mg/L CaCO3 — very soft
Source	Catskill/Delaware watershed reservoirs (unfiltered surface water)
Chlorine	High — chloramine disinfection (up to 4 mg/L by EPA standards)
Calcium	6-10 mg/L
Magnesium	1-3 mg/L
Country	United States

How New York City Water Affects Your Skin & Hair

At 20 mg/L CaCO3, New York City water has measurable effects on your skin and hair health:

Soft water but heavy chloramine treatment dries skin and hair
Strong chemical smell in older buildings with ageing pipes
Scalp irritation, especially in winter with dry indoor heating
Colour-treated hair fades faster due to chloramine oxidation

These effects are gradual but real and accumulate with every daily shower.

Did you know? NYC water is famously soft, but the chloramine treatment is aggressive. The Limpéa activated carbon filter is specifically designed to neutralise chloramine — the #1 concern for New Yorkers.

Areas Covered

The data above applies to Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island, Jersey City, Hoboken.

Limpéa — Filter New York City Water

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FAQ — Water & Showering in New York City

Is New York City water hard?

Yes — 20 mg/L CaCO3 (very soft). Source: Catskill/Delaware watershed reservoirs (unfiltered surface water). Calcium reaches 6-10 mg/L.

How to protect skin and hair in New York City?

An activated carbon filtered shower head like the Limpéa removes 97% of chlorine and reduces limescale. It's the most direct and effective solution — installs in 20 seconds, results from day one.

Does the Limpéa work with New York City water?

Yes. The Limpéa is designed for all hardness levels, including New York City's very soft water. Universal G1/2" fitting, compatible with 99% of standard showers worldwide.