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A new plan to keep the Reflecting Pool clean – including annual purge of ‘nasty’ muck
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 3, 2026
· 4 min read
By Sunlen Serfaty, CNN
(CNN) — A new, intensive plan to keep the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall clean is emerging after the Trump administration spent months trying to turn the iconic memorial sparkling blue at the behest of President Donald Trump.
The Department of Interior is soliciti...
Key takeaway Bids on the contract – including how much the work would cost – are due to the Department of Interior by July 8.
Why this matters in The El Paso
While the Reflecting Pool's maintenance issues may seem like a distant concern in Washington D.C., El Paso residents who take pride in their own public spaces can appreciate the challenges of keeping large water features clean. The city's own parks and recreation department faces similar struggles in maintaining its ponds and lakes, where algae growth and debris accumulation can be persistent problems. The use of innovative technologies like the "ozone nanobubbler" to purify water and prevent algae growth may be of interest to local officials looking for solutions to similar issues in El Paso's own public spaces. As the city continues to develop and expand its park system, the experiences and strategies employed in maintaining the Reflecting Pool could provide valuable lessons for local park managers and maintenance crews.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? By Sunlen Serfaty, CNN
(CNN) — A new, intensive plan to keep the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall clean is emerging after the Trump administration spent months trying to turn the iconic memorial sparkling blue at the behest of President Donald Trump.
The Department of Interior is soliciti...
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