Oh wow, the part about the natural local water is crazy. I have been learning a lot about the control, possession, profiting, and privatization of water around the globe, and it's frightening to me. I am so extremely grateful to have constant access to fresh water where I live. So many humans around the world literally don't have access regularly to potable water, much less a body of water.
I also grew up where there was water everywhere on the coast of South Carolina ~ fresh, salt, and brackish (mixed) waters made a large percentage of the landscape.
Being one of the organisms on the planet who need water (oh wait, that's all organisms!) I have a hard time wrapping my mind around the concept of it being off limits in any capacity.
I will send you positive energies for a mild turn in your summer and a break in those record temps, along with at least enough of a rain shower at just the right time that you can enjoy a refreshing little dance in it. Summer rains are quite enticing...