"Reflecting Pool Reversal: Algae Takes Over Again Just Days After Trump's $14 Million Renovation. In a stunning turn of events, the newly renovated Reflecting Pool in Washington D.C. has fallen victim to a familiar foe: green algae. Just days after a $14 million makeover aimed at sealing the pool's concrete bottom with a vibrant "American flag blue" hue, the pool has been overrun by the unsightly growth. The sudden return of the algae has raised questions about the effectiveness of the renovation and the long-term maintenance plans for the iconic landmark."
Just days after the iconic Reflecting Pool reopened following President Trump's $14 million renovation to seal the concrete bottom with an "American flag blue," the gnarly-looking green algae once again took over.