Originally Posted by synthkeys

There is no longer a liquid check at the gate for US bound flights. It's been gone for nearly a year now. Currently there is enhanced security screening at the gate before boarding passes are scanned for entry. This consists of a brief interview where the agent asks a few questions like "Where did stay during your time here?", "Did you pack your bags yourself?", "Did anyone give you something to take aboard the airplane", etc. The interview takes a minute or less and the agent affixes a small sticker on the back of your passport.

Currently you can take those water bottles and other liquids on board with you.