Dead Duck Found in Reflecting Pool: Experts Weigh In on 3 Potential Causes
Summary
A dead duck was found in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after its recent $14 million renovation. Experts are unsure of the cause but suggest it could be due to chemical treatments, algae toxins, or natural reasons.Key Facts
- The Reflecting Pool was renovated recently with a $14 million budget, including repainting and refilling.
- Soon after reopening, the pool water turned green because of algae growth.
- Some of the new coating in the pool started peeling into the water.
- Officials used hydrogen peroxide to fight the algae, a chemical generally safe in low amounts.
- Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) can produce toxins harmful to wildlife during blooms.
- No proof yet links the duck’s death to the hydrogen peroxide or algae toxins.
- Experts say the duck’s death might also be natural, like disease or stress.
- Only a necropsy (animal autopsy) can confirm the exact cause of death.
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