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Lincoln Pool’s Algae Battle Continues | Salt Lake City News
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s “crystal clear” makeover is getting praised by Trump and Burgum, but the truth? This pool’s algae problems have plagued it for decades. The Obama administration spent $34 million on a major overhaul, including algae-fighting tech — the biggest investment ever. The Trump team dropped $14–16 million on a new liner and systems, but records show their claims of past “hundreds of millions” spent are misleading. Experts say algae thrives in the shallow, sun-drenched pool — and even with new ozone and nanobubbler tech, it’s a constant battle. Photos show…
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