Reflecting Pool Disaster Mounts After $14 Million Renovation
Despite efforts by the Interior Department to combat a growing algae problem using hydrogen peroxide and nanobubble ozone technology, the chosen treatment has proven ineffective. The 12 percent hydrogen peroxide concentrate, identified as the cause of the issue, not only failed to eliminate the algae but has also caused the pool’s paint to peel and significantly elevated phosphate levels. These unintended consequences have drawn negative attention to the project, which is now expected to appear worse by the time of the America250 celebration.
John Q. Hosedrinker