Some of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool liner appears to be falling apart
Summary
President Donald Trump’s project to clean and renovate the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has faced problems. After spending over $15 million and several months, the pool still has algae issues and the new blue coating on the bottom is peeling.Key Facts
- President Trump started a project to clean the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, originally planned to cost about $1 million and finish in a week.
- The cleanup has now taken around three months and cost more than $15 million.
- The Department of Interior used advanced nanobubble technology and hydrogen peroxide to kill algae in the pool.
- Despite official statements that the water is clear, inspections showed the pool water is still green and dirty with algae.
- The "American flag blue" paint lining the pool bottom is peeling and coming off in some places.
- The algae bloom returned shortly after the pool renovation was finished, caused by leftover algae in supply lines.
- Contracts for resurfacing and filtration system replacement were granted without competitive bidding due to urgency linked to the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary.
- The National Park Service is actively vacuuming algae from the pool to manage the problem.
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