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Reflecting Pool liner cut with sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says
BBC • • nation
Key Points:
- A liner at the bottom of the Reflecting Pool in Washington DC was deliberately cut with a sharp knife or razor earlier in June, causing damage to the foam sealant installed during recent renovations.
- The damage was reported by US Park Police on June 9 and is part of a lawsuit filed by a nonprofit seeking to halt the Trump administration's work on the site.
- Renovations to the pool, requested by President Trump, involved draining the basin and installing a tinted polyurea liner to waterproof the concrete, but issues like algae bloom and paint problems emerged after refilling.
- Five individuals have been arrested for vandalism related to the Reflecting Pool, with five others receiving federal citations.
- The National Park Service plans to drain the pool again after July 4 to assess and repair the liner damage.
