Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation for Water Distribution Systems: Physical, Hydraulic, and Water Quality Integrity

Water distribution systems (WDS) are critical infrastructures essential for human well‐being and economic prosperity. However, climate change (CC) is increasingly causing variational environmental stress and natural disasters that threaten the integrity of these systems. Without resilient and sustainable WDS, societies will struggle to function effectively. This review article examines the impact of CC on the integrity of WDS, focusing on physical, hydraulic, and water quality aspects. It presents a synthesis of recently published peer‐reviewed journal articles that address these dimensions, while acknowledging their synergistic interrelationships. The paper presents adaptation strategies and highlights utility case studies aimed at strengthening the resilience of WDS against the impacts of CC.