There are many different ways to take water from Drinking fountains. Firstly it depends on where you are located, such as the school playground or in a public arena. Certain individuals, adults or children, are anxious about excellent hygiene habits and may be against others putting their entire mouth over the fountain nozzle, as this is likely to make other people ill. It is a good idea to cup the water in your hands and then drink from them- this means that the water you’re drinking is only in contact with you and not with the next person who comes along as well. If you are rich enough to have a private water fountain then this dilemma is not an issue.