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Lincoln Memorial Pool Crisis Deepens | Oakland News
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s partial refill exposed a decades-old plumbing nightmare—over half its water ports clogged from neglect, not vandalism. Despite $51 million in renovations since 2010, leaks persist, and Trump’s touted “quick fix” is now facing its own failures: algae blooms, peeling liners, and murky water after pipe flushing. Officials blame poor maintenance, not vandals—even dropping cases that once pointed to sabotage. With the pool drained since July and no clear timeline, it’s a messy saga of broken promises and recurring problems. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on…
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