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Does pennies prevent algae

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Do pennies help keep fountain water clean?

My mother has a small decorative pond and has a few various pennies and some nickles that children have thrown in. It is relatively clear of algae. The copper from the penny we have been told kills the algae. I would assume that a small piece of copper pipe would have the same effect.


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