The Reflecting Pool Is Cleaner, But Paint Is Peeling

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The Reflecting Pool Is Cleaner, But Paint Is Peeling

Cleaning brush marks and paint wear patterns are visible on the floor of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on June 23, 2026. The pool is undergoing cleaning following an algae bloom, which exposes significant deterioration of its multi-million dollar blue epoxy paint coating. (Photo by Zach D Roberts/NurPhoto)

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