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- Park Service workers poured 12 % hydrogen peroxide into the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to treat algae.
- Environmental observers warned the treatment could harm ducks and ducklings in the pool.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned the chemical can cause skin burns, inhalation injury.
- Pediatrician Michael O’Brien said about 8,000 liters are needed to reach the 50 ppm algae-killing level.
- The $14 million renovation also suffers from peeling paint and sealant.
