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Clumps of algae dotted the Reflecting Pool's surface on Sunday and Monday, giving parts of it a green hue, days after a $14.2 million repair project was completed by the Trump administration.
Washington, D.C.
Who
President Trump, Katie Martin, National Park Service, Atlantic Industrial Coatings, Greenwater Services, Pearl Purity Water Solutions, Bonnie Garvin
What
Clumps of algae dotted the Reflecting Pool's surface on Sunday and Monday, giving parts of it a green hue, days after a $14.2 million repair project was completed by the Trump administration.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:18:39 GMT · 3h 4m ago
Where
Washington, D.C. ·
Why
After several hot and humid days, algae returned to the Reflecting Pool despite the recent installation of a water-treatment system intended to fix algal blooms.
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How this affects you
A costly repair project, intended to fix longstanding issues including algal blooms in the Reflecting Pool, has seen a rapid recurrence of algae, raising questions about the effectiveness of the $14.2 million investment and the no-bid contracts awarded for the work. The situation impacts the aesthetic of a major national landmark and could lead to further maintenance costs.
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6 events in this thread- Currently Reading3h 4m agoClumps of algae dotted the Reflecting Pool's surface on Sunday and Monday, giving parts of it a green hue, days after a $14.2 million repair project was completed by the Trump administration.
- U.S. Domestic3h 4m agoAlgal blooms have reappeared in the Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial despite a recently completed $14.2 million repair project aimed at fixing leaks and preventing such blooms.Open article
- U.S. Domestic3h 4m agoAlgal blooms re-appeared in the Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial on Sunday and Monday, giving parts of the pool a green hue, days after a $14.2 million repair project was completed.Open article
- U.S. Domestic3h 4m agoClumps of algae dotted the surface of the Reflecting Pool on Sunday and Monday, giving parts of the pool a green hue, days after a $14.2 million repair project was completed.Open article
- U.S. Domestic3h 4m agoAlgal blooms have reappeared in the Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial despite a recently completed $14.2 million repair project that included the installation of a nanobubbler water-treatment system.Open article
- U.S. Domestic3h 4m agoAlgal blooms appeared on the surface of the Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial on Sunday and Monday, giving parts of it a green hue, despite a recently completed $14.2 million repair project.Open article
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