What DC's algal bloom reveals about a growing water threat

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Jun 29, 2026, 7:20 pm223 ptsTop
When bright green water appeared in the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, it drew national attention and sparked political finger-pointing. The culprit: cyanobacteria—sometimes called blue-green algae—a type of bacteria that can produce toxins harmful to people, pets and wildlife.

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