Device installed to help keep Trump’s Reflecting Pool clear of algae was never used on a pool: report

Key Points:

• The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's algae outbreak was addressed using a $1.7 million "ozone nanobubbler," a technology previously untested on pools and only used in waterways like the Tijuana River and Lake Newport.
• Temporary nanobubbler devices were installed during the pool's refill in early June but were briefly removed at the National Park Service's request, coinciding with the onset of algae blooms; issues with these temporary units may have contributed to the problem.
• The permanent nanobubbler was installed by June 25, operating discreetly through an existing pipe network to inject oxygen and combat algae growth, as part of the $16 million renovation of the century-old landmark.
• Greenwater Services, the manufacturer, defended their role, emphasizing their focus on technology rather than politics, while the Department of the Interior stated that contract selections were based on expertise and timelines, denying White House involvement.
• Former President Trump attributed the algae and sealant issues to sabotage by Democrats but later claimed on social media that the algae problem had been resolved.