LINCOLN MEMORIAL POOL TURNS GREEN DAYS AFTER RENOVATION
An algae bloom has turned the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington green just days after a $14 million renovation.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington has turned green with algae only days after reopening following a $14 million renovation project. On June 16, National Park Service crews deployed pumps, vacuum equipment, and cleaning stations along the pool to remove algae from the water and the newly painted bottom.
Workers were seen vacuuming large patches of algae that had spread across the surface and floor of the pool. The renovation, which cost more than $14 million according to public records, included repainting the bottom of the iconic reflecting pool in a shade described by President Donald Trump as "American flag blue."
Despite the cleanup effort, algae quickly returned, turning much of the water green. Tourists continued to visit the site, taking photos and selfies as maintenance crews worked nearby.
