The misconception of drinking fountains carrying diseases fills individuals with a sense of doubt. Many years ago, individuals begin to develop a lack of trust in drinking fountains regardless if it’s realistic.
The New York Times article What Diseases Can You Get From a Water Fountain? addresses the concerns of bacteria that one can (or cannot) come in contact with by using a drinking fountain.
“For most public drinking water fountains, there is almost no risk of disease from the water itself, and probably not much from the spout. Even if children put their mouths on it momentarily, it is constantly being rinsed.“
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