Due to its vital importance, water is known as one of the sources of both civilization and social development. All civilizations have established their settlements near water sources. However, since the work of taking water from its source and transmitting it to the users in the settlements, that is, the establishment of water networks, is a costly process, it has been one of the most important Engineering problems from the past to the present. In this study, a comprehensive literature review on evolutionary optimization algorithms used in solving water distribution network designs is presented. First, the explanation of the design problem, the decision variables, and its mathematical definition are emphasized. Then, the studies on the subject so far are examined chronologically. Finally, the results obtained from the findings are interpreted and the advantages and disadvantages of the methods put forward for the solution of the problem are revealed. In addition, determinations are made for future studies.