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Lincoln Pool’s Peeling Liner Mystery | US News
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, barely weeks after a major renovation, is already showing alarming signs of failure—with peeling liner at seven key seams, pointing to possible installation flaws rather than vandalism. The no-bid contract went to Atlantic Industrial Coatings, and soon after reopening, the water turned green with algae. While former President Trump blamed vandals after sealant cuts were found, experts say seam-specific failures strongly suggest improper surface prep or bonding. Park Service officials are still investigating, but the White House insists the damage was…
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