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How does a fountain work? How do you design a water feature?
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Water Features and Fountains (PDF) | Detailed outline of how to build water features from the Public Health Engineering Manual. Includes types of installations, design considerations, water treatment, feature components such as basins, nozzles, pumps and illumination, refurbishment, and sample calculations. Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers

Water Fountains with Special Effects (PDF) | A look at how today's fountain designers use ideas from the past to create water features that attract attention. American Scientist

Working out the Kinks | A discussion of commonly made mistakes when designing water feature hydraulics. Pool and Spa News

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