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Blue paint seen chipping off in Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after algae turn it green
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump’s renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has significantly exceeded its initial budget estimate, reaching over $14.6 million compared to the planned under $2 million.
- The pool's new “American flag blue” paint quickly deteriorated as algae turned the water green, prompting efforts to treat the pool with hydrogen peroxide and advanced nanobubbler technology to combat the algae.
- Despite cleanup attempts, paint has been observed peeling and floating on the water’s surface, and algae remain visible along the pool’s edges, drawing public attention during the busy tourist season.
- The Interior Department highlighted recent cleaning successes on social media, contrasting their efforts with those of the previous Obama administration, but did not respond to direct media inquiries.
- The project has become a focal point of criticism after President Trump previously described the pool as “filthy” and promised a cost-effective makeover to restore its appearance before America’s 250th anniversary celebrations.
