Greetings Linda,
Water can be tricky.If you are placing it in the north to activate the General Space Feng Shui chart in the Level One, P.13 chart. It just needs to be in the north sector of the house. If you have Level Three, then check out what activations/cures are needed in your house. There may be a more auspicious placement for that fountain.
This would be a good opportunity to use a consultation voucher (which come with the Gold and Diamond edition)and get the feedback of one of our consultants with them having been able to look at your floor plans along with your question.
Much Love, Shawn