Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool: $2.7M Contract Awarded For Algae Fight
Summary
The U.S. government awarded a $2.7 million contract to American Ag Energy, Inc. to address algae growth in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. Despite previous expensive renovations, the pool has continued to have algae and water quality problems.Key Facts
- The contract was given during President Donald Trump’s administration.
- The contract includes maintenance, repair, water purification, and sewage treatment for the pool.
- Algae growth in the shallow, sun-exposed pool has been a recurring problem for decades.
- A major $30 million renovation was completed in 2012 but algae returned quickly after refilling.
- Recent renovations aimed at improving the pool’s appearance have also faced issues like algae and peeling coating.
- Some officials initially said vandalism caused damage, but the Department of Justice found faulty work was to blame.
- About $49.9 million has been spent on the Reflecting Pool since 2010 to fix and maintain it.
- American Ag Energy is conducting tests to find the causes of algae growth before making permanent changes.
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