If I understand correctly, it wasn't done because it's very expensive ($ per lbs) and there are no launch systems powerful enough for that?
Also, could you please provide formulas and calculations? I like those.
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1You might want to look at this question https://space.stackexchange.com/questions/1336/what-thickness-depth-of-water-would-be-required-to-provide-radiation-shielding-i – zeta-band Oct 19 '18 at 19:12
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See http://pdg.lbl.gov/2018/reviews/rpp2018-rev-passage-particles-matter.pdf found in an on-line version of the Particle Data Group's pocket handbook and comments below What type of software is used to make radiation shielding simulations for use in Space or Mars?. See also this Houston, We Have a Podcast episode Hazard 1: Radiation found in this summary of five major risks – uhoh Oct 19 '18 at 23:41
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Sorry, but it still doesn't answer the question why there's no water shield on ISS. – Jeine Jeine Oct 20 '18 at 09:55