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The blue coating applied to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool failed in at least 85 places because of errors in the renovation, including the premature refilling of the basin before the liner had fully dried, according to an inspection report.
washingtonpost.com
Reflecting pool liner failed in 85 places due to flawed renovation, inspection found
The damage identified during an inspection commissioned by the contractor is far more extensive than has been previously reported, a document obtained by The Washington Post shows.