Fungi Can Be Present in Drinking Water
Most molds (fungi) grow on land- although most grow best in wet indoor or outdoor environments. Molds can also be present in water and liquid foods like milk and juice. Other studies have reported significant levels of mold in well water. A recent Australian reported finding significant levels of viable (live) molds in municipal drinking water. Molds collected in the water include Cladosporium, Fusarium, Aspergillus and Penicillium.
This study was published in the April 2010 International Journal of Research in Public Health. Much more research is needed on molds which are present in water supplies.