The Lincoln Reflecting Pool, a 6.75 million-gallon water feature in Washington D.C., has achieved crystal-clear waters thanks to the efforts of the Interior Department and advanced nanobubbler technology.
According to a statement from the Interior Department, the technology has been instrumental in overcoming past challenges in keeping the pool clear, including a notorious algae problem that plagued the pool since 1922.
Photos shared by President Donald Trump on Truth Social show the pool and the reflection of the Washington Monument appearing clear and blue, with the water stretching toward the monument under blue skies.
The Interior Department has credited the nanobubbler technology, along with National Park Service cleanup work, for the pool's success.
A statement from the Interior Department praises the technology, saying it has effectively killed the algae that has plagued the pool since its reopening.
The Reflecting Pool has been targeted by Trump critics and leftist activists for attacks both verbally and physically, with some vandalizing the pool in recent weeks.
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum believes that the pool might not require a full draining after its recent damage, and that partial draining could be an option for repair.
The vandalism has added to the costs of the reflecting pool refurbishment, but Burgum points out that the damage was unexpected and that the pool had gone decades without vandalism.
With the pool now crystal clear, the Interior Department is working to complete the final maintenance step, which includes vacuuming up the dead algae resting on the bottom of the pool.
