Reflecting Pool Algae Fight

Trump's team is using peroxide and bubbles to battle algae in the Reflecting Pool.

L 60%

6 of 10 articles on this topic (60%) were written by left-leaning sources.

C 40%

4 of 10 articles on this topic (40%) were written by centrist sources.

Trump administration uses hydrogen peroxide against algae in Reflecting Pool

Trump administration uses hydrogen peroxide and tiny bubbles against algae in Reflecting Pool

Lincoln Memorial Pool still green despite $16M fix

Main Story

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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool turned bright green from an algae bloom just days after the Trump administration completed a costly renovation meant to give it an “American flag blue” bottom ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Crews responded by pouring hydrogen peroxide into the 6.5 million-gallon pool and using bubbling equipment in an effort to beat back a problem that has plagued the landmark for decades. The project, reported at more than $14 million, drew fresh scrutiny because President Donald Trump had publicly promoted the refurbishment as a transformation of what he called a dirty and leaking site. Officials face both practical and political pressure as heat and persistent algae undercut the newly finished work.

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Mockery and Costs

Left-Center

Several accounts frame the green pool as an embarrassing setback for Trump’s high-profile renovation, highlighting public reaction to workers dumping chemicals and criticism of the project as a costly vanity effort. Cost-focused reporting puts the bill around $14.2 million to $16 million and notes the pool remained green despite the repairs.