Can I get H1N1 flu from drinking water?
No, you can’t catch the virus from drinking properly disinfected tap water, even if the water was originally drawn from a source that had been in contact with infected people or animals. Since groundwater sources are not exposed to the virus, water from wells or springs, even if not disinfected, would not directly lead to an infection. However, drinking water cups or glasses used by people who have been diagnosed as having, or show symptoms of the flu should not be used by others.
