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Reflecting Pool liner failed in 85 places after flawed renovation

The Washington Post says an inspection found the failures after the renovation of the landmark pool; it is unclear who approved the work.

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Gloria Vance on BBN Newsroom
Published 3:34 PM ET, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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First reported by The Washington Post: “Reflecting Pool liner failed in 85 places after flawed renovation, inspection found”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 3:34 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Gloria Vance.

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The Washington PostReflecting Pool liner failed in 85 places after flawed renovation, inspection found

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAs promised, the number: an inspection found the liner in the Reflecting Pool failed in eighty-five places after a flawed renovation, according to The Washington Post.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe pool sits at one of the most photographed landmarks in the country, and a renovation meant to fix it now needs its own repair job.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe report does not say who signed off on the work.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorEighty-five places. That's a lot of leaks for a pool that's supposed to just sit there and reflect.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorEighty-five.

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