Days after the completion of a $14 million renovation, the Lincoln Memorial’s Reflecting Pool exhibited an unprecedented level of algae growth for June. Satellite data analysis revealed that the shallow water contained more algae than at any recorded point in the month over the past five years. This occurrence, following extensive refurbishment, raises questions about the effectiveness of the recent upgrades.
The Reflecting Pool, that iconic stretch of water on the National Mall, has once again taken on a distinctly unflattering shade of green. This isn’t the first time this has happened, and for many, it’s becoming a recurring, and somewhat embarrassing, spectacle. It seems the battle against algae in this historic waterway is a perpetual one, and the latest chapter is just as green as the last.
Many observers recall the pool being clear and beautiful in the past, implying that the current situation is a departure from its intended state. The project involved a new water-treatment system, lauded for its advanced nanobubbler technology, and a spokeswoman confidently stated the algae was dead and being removed, even thanking President Trump for “fixing the Reflecting Pool for good.”… Continue reading
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