What a bunch of incompetent idiots.

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[–] 3 points 4 months ago (2 children)

In a chlorinated pool the bottom is often white, and yet it looks blue when filled. The Reflecting Pool isn't chlorinated, it has a constant flow coming from and draining to the Tidewater basin (I think) but flag-blue paint is stupid because it gets warm for the algae.

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  • [–] 3 points 4 months ago

    I don't think it does have a constant flow. If it did probably wouldn't have the algae problem. Previously they were complaining about the huge cost of keeping it full because it leaks.

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  • [–] 1 point 4 months ago

    Also, it should be a light aquamarine for best effect. Since it reflects the light, it makes the water seem to glow and gives it the reflective quality.

    A darker blue just absorbs that light and makes it look like a pond. Also, as you say, this warms the water and fosters algae growth.

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