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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Algae Invades Trump's Newly Repainted Reflecting Pool
Caption: Algae Invades Trump’s Newly Repainted Reflecting Pool. Algae is already causing problems in Washington’s newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. On Tuesday, work crews poured hydrogen peroxide into the pool to fight a growing algae bloom, just over a week after the landmark was repainted as part of President Donald Trump’s monument restoration project. Visitors noticed the water had turned visibly green. Officials say the treatment combines hydrogen peroxide with nanobubble ozone technology to eliminate algae, bacteria, and other contaminants. Experts say hydrogen peroxide is commonly used as a short-term solution and is generally safe for birds like ducks and geese that frequent the pool. However, it can reduce oxygen levels in the water, potentially harming fish. Scientists also warn that the algae could return if underlying conditions are not addressed. The nearly 100-year-old Reflecting Pool was recently drained, cleaned, resurfaced, and repainted in what Trump has called “American flag blue.” Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool,Washington D.C.,algae bloom,Donald Trump,monument restoration,hydrogen peroxide,nanobubble ozone technology,water treatment,Lincoln Memorial,environmental management,algae control,public landmark,water quality,American flag blue,restoration project
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