Lincoln Memorial Pool Clears After Hydrogen Peroxide Treatment, as 3 Dead Ducks Spur Scrutiny
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Updated · POLITICO · Jun 26
Lincoln Memorial Pool Clears After Hydrogen Peroxide Treatment, as 3 Dead Ducks Spur Scrutiny
3 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Jun 26
Summary
Thursday eyewitness posts said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool looked sparkling again, though some residual algae remained visible.
High-concentration hydrogen peroxide was used to fight a recent algae bloom during the Trump administration's renovation, a step now under sharper scrutiny after three dead ducks were found there this week.
The White House said the pool was "crystal clear" and reflecting perfectly, but did not answer whether it consulted the legislative branch on maintaining a water body before starting the project.
The contrast with the Capitol Reflecting Pool has drawn attention: Congress took control of that pond in 2011 and later completed a $7.3 million renovation, while officials say the two pools differ in size and design.