What began as a discussion about an iconic Washington monument has ended up becoming one of the most talked about videos on the internet. Steve Goodale, a professional specializing in pool maintenance, has gone viral after analyzing the problems with the Lincoln Memorial pond after its recent remodeling.
The pond was renovated by order of the Donald Trump Administration with the aim of turning the water into a tone called “American flag blue” in view of the celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the country’s independence. However, a few days after reopening, algae began to appear and part of the installed coating began to peel off.
As a result of the controversy, Trump assured that the damage They were the result of acts of vandalism and he argued that the project had been sabotaged. However, so far no public evidence has been presented to support this version, while investigations continue and surveillance in the area has been reinforced.
In this context, Goodale published a video on YouTube in which he explains, from a technical point of view, why algae proliferation is a common phenomenon in this type of facilities. Their analysis maintains that water conditions, temperature and maintenance influence the appearance of the green color much more than a supposed external action.
The content spread quickly on social networks and turned this specialist, until now known only in the pool maintenance sector, into an unexpected reference in the political debate. Your explanation has been shared by thousands of users interested in understanding what has really happened to one of the most emblematic places in the American capital.
Meanwhile, the authorities continue working to eliminate the algae through different treatments and keep the pond in good condition before the events planned for the anniversary of independence. Even so, the remodeling continues to generate criticism for its cost, for the problems that arose just a few days after its inauguration, and for the political controversy that has surrounded the entire project.
