The Reflecting Pool Is Cleaner, But Paint Is Peeling

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The Reflecting Pool Is Cleaner, But Paint Is Peeling

Hundreds of paint flakes from the deteriorating blue epoxy coating are visible on the surface of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on June 23, 2026. The damage to the pool's paint coating became apparent following cleaning operations prompted by a significant algae bloom. (Photo by Zach D Roberts/NurPhoto)

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No People Reflecting Pool Lincoln Memorial Washington DC National Mall algae bloom blue paint paint peeling cleanup Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool June 23 2026 paint flakes blue epoxy coating deterioration cleaning operations damage Zach D Roberts
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