Algae clouded Trump's vision for the Reflecting Pool. scientists not surprised

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The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool turned green due to algae blooms shortly after President Trump's renovation, which repainted the bottom 'American flag blue'.
Experts attribute the algae growth to 'New Pond Syndrome,' with favorable conditions like shallow stagnant water, strong sunlight, and high temperatures.
Algae blooms are not new; they occurred after previous renovations, including in 2012 and 2019, often requiring draining and refilling the pool.
The Trump administration is using hydrogen peroxide and nanobubble ozone technology to kill the algae, followed by vacuuming the dead algae from the pool.
Scientists warn that without addressing underlying filtration issues and regular monitoring, algae could return, as the pool's conditions remain conducive to growth.
The renovation costs escalated from an initial $2 million to at least $14 million, with $1.7 million allocated for nanobubble technology alone.
Despite claims of permanent fixes, pipe problems and leaks persist, similar to issues reported during the Obama-era renovation.

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