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Lincoln Memorial Pool’s Algae Battle | Charleston News
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s “crystal clear” makeover is back in the spotlight—this time under Trump, who touts new fixes ahead of the nation’s big birthday. But history shows it’s not the first time millions have been poured into this iconic landmark. The Obama-era overhaul in 2012-2013 cost $34 million and tackled leaks, circulation, and algae with ozone tech. Trump’s latest $14-16 million upgrade added a new liner and updated systems. Yet, fact-checkers can’t verify claims of hundreds of millions spent before. Experts say algae thrives here due to shallow water, sun, and…
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