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Some of the new "American Flag Blue" paint used to coat the bottom of the Reflecting Pool appears to be peeling away.
Reflecting Pool, Washington D.C.
Who
Crews, President Donald Trump
What
Some of the new "American Flag Blue" paint used to coat the bottom of the Reflecting Pool appears to be peeling away.
When
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:50:23 GMT · 10h 32m ago
Where
Reflecting Pool, Washington D.C. ·
Why
The paint peeling occurred amidst ongoing cleaning efforts involving scrubbing, nanobubble ozone technology, and hydrogen peroxide application, following the pool's repainting two weeks prior.
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How this affects you
A 2- to 3-foot section of paint peeled from the bottom of the Reflecting Pool, which was recently painted as part of an $11 million project.
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