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Why the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's algae problem persists despite $14 million renovation

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Ana Georgescu

4d ago· 7 min readenInsight

Summary

The article examines why the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC, keeps turning green with algae shortly after being refilled following a $14 million renovation. Despite President Trump's promise of "American flag blue" waters, the pool suffers from recurring algal blooms due to the combination of nitrogen, phosphorus, sunlight, and stagnant water. The piece explores the scientific, engineering, and political dimensions of this ongoing maintenance challenge at one of America's most iconic landmarks.

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bskyWhy the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's algae problem persists despite $14 million renovationcen.acs.org

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Though President Donald J. Trump promised 'American flag blue' waters, the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC, quickly turned bright green with algae after it was refilled on June 10 following renovations that cost more than $14 million.
Nitrogen, phosphorus, sunlight, and stagnant water can combine to create the perfect conditions for algal blooms.
The reflecting pool's design, while iconic, creates an environment where algae can thrive despite significant investment in filtration and maintenance systems.
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Nitrogen, phosphorus, sunlight, and stagnant water can combine to create the perfect conditions for algal blooms

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