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Washington's Lincoln Memorial pool turns green days after renovation

Washington's Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has turned green due to an algae bloom shortly after a $14 million renovation. National Park Service workers have been deployed to clean the pool, but algae has returned despite efforts. The renovation, which included repainting the pool's bottom in 'American flag blue' as described by former President Donald Trump, was completed recently.

Updated: 17/06/2026 - 8:10 GMT+2

An algae bloom has turned Washington's newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool green just days after a $14 million makeover.

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington has turned green with algae only days after reopening following a renovation project promoted by US President Donald Trump.

National Park Service crews were deployed to the site on June 16, using pumps, vacuum equipment and cleaning stations set up along the pool to remove algae from the water and the newly painted bottom.

Workers were seen vacuuming large patches of algae that had spread across the surface and floor of the pool.

The renovation, which cost more than $14 million according to public records, included repainting the bottom of the iconic reflecting pool in what Trump described as “American flag blue.”

Despite the cleanup effort, algae quickly returned, turning much of the water green.

Tourists continued to visit the site, taking photos and selfies as maintenance crews worked nearby.

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Washington's Lincoln Memorial pool turns green days after renovation

Washington's Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has turned green due to an algae bloom shortly after a $14 million renovation. National Park Service workers have been deployed to clean the pool, but algae has returned despite efforts. The renovation, which included repainting the pool's bottom in 'American flag blue' as described by former President Donald Trump, was completed recently.

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