Algae returns to Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after $1.7M renovation
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Kinnia Cheuk
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is experiencing algae regrowth after a multimillion-dollar renovation project. An Interior Department spokesperson attributes the algae to residual buildup from supply lines that were dormant for eight weeks during construction, calling it part of the normal startup process. The National Park Service invested $1.7 million in a new nanobubbler filtration system and dedicated maintenance crew to address the ongoing algae and wildlife issues.
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bskyAlgae returns to Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after $1.7M renovationpolitico.comKey quotes
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The residue is part of the normal startup process, the spokesperson said.
As part of the project, NPS also invested in a new nanobubbler filtration system, while a dedicated crew will also maintain the grounds from wildlife.
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