DC Reflecting Pool Growing Algae Just Days After Trump’s $14M Renovation

submitted by tonytins to news 424 points | 69 comments https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/dc-reflecting-pool-growing-algae-just-days-after-trumps-14m-renovation/ > The Reflecting Pool on the National Mall has already begun to grow algae just days after President Donald Trump’s major renovation project was officially completed. > > The landmark has been the subject of controversy since the project began, with critics pointing to budget ballooning from a little under $2 million to a staggering $14 million. Trump contracted Atlantic Industrial Coatings for the project to be completed ahead of the celebrations for the 250th anniversary of America.