The Trump administration spent millions renovating the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall to make it ‘American flag blue’ in time for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations. However, the water has turned a dark green due to algae growth.

Renovation Controversy

The renovation project, which cost around $10 million, faced controversy and legal pushback. The government is paying more than $13 million through a no-bid contract to a company that has performed work at Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia.

Despite the controversy, the Trump administration has touted the renovation as a success. However, the green color of the pool has raised questions about the effectiveness of the renovation. The National Park Service is using ‘high-tech nanobubble ozone technology’ to kill algae, pathogens, and contaminants.

The Reflecting Pool is a popular tourist destination, and its renovation is part of a larger effort to beautify the National Mall. The Trump administration has also proposed other projects, including the construction of a 250-foot arch near the Potomac River.

Original reporting: Dallas TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.