Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The city of Phoenix launched several programs to help residents survive extreme summer heat, including installing chilled drinking water stations around the area. Nearly a dozen water cooling stations were placed at strategic locations, costing several thousand dollars each. However, residents and people experiencing homelessness report that these machines are failing to deliver cold water during the hottest days of the year.
Local runner Kenny Young tested seven stations while marathon training and discovered that almost all of them dispensed hot water instead of chilled, filtered drinking water. An evaluation of four water cooling stations in downtown Phoenix confirmed that the water remained warm even after running the fountain for several seconds. Individuals living on the streets expressed frustration, noting that cold drinking water is critical when temperatures reach 108 to 114 degrees.
The city of Phoenix has invested significant resources into establishing these heat relief resources throughout the community. Despite the high cost and public need for functioning cooling infrastructure, the stations continue to face heavy criticism from the public. City officials were reached for comment regarding the maintenance and functionality of the water chilling stations, but they have not yet responded. FOX 10's Brian Webb reports.
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The city of Phoenix launched several programs to help residents survive extreme summer heat, including installing chilled drinking water stations around the area. Nearly a dozen water cooling stations were placed at strategic locations, costing several thousand dollars each. However, residents and people experiencing homelessness report that these machines are failing to deliver cold water during the hottest days of the year.
Local runner Kenny Young tested seven stations while marathon training and discovered that almost all of them dispensed hot water instead of chilled, filtered drinking water. An evaluation of four water cooling stations in downtown Phoenix confirmed that the water remained warm even after running the fountain for several seconds. Individuals living on the streets expressed frustration, noting that cold drinking water is critical when temperatures reach 108 to 114 degrees.
The city of Phoenix has invested significant resources into establishing these heat relief resources throughout the community. Despite the high cost and public need for functioning cooling infrastructure, the stations continue to face heavy criticism from the public. City officials were reached for comment regarding the maintenance and functionality of the water chilling stations, but they have not yet responded. FOX 10's Brian Webb reports.
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#fox10phoenix #water #severeweather #summer #phoenix #heat #cityofphoenix #news
FOX 10 Phoenix delivers breaking news, live events, politics, entertainment, business news and local stories from Phoenix, Arizona and across the nation.
Watch more FOX 10 Phoenix on YouTube:
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