The best replacement for fountains is ponds.

The best alternatives to fountains are rated as following:
★★★★★  ponds
★★★★★  waterfalls
★★  water coolers
★  springs
★  forestville
★  fountain
★  birdbaths
★  stagnant ponds
★  water features
  concrete fountains
  bird baths
  aerators

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