peroxide

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In an effort combat the algae in the Reflecting Pool, employees of the National Park Service were seen pouring in gallons of hydrogen peroxide, a chemical commonly used in pool maintenance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026

In response, crews reportedly used hydrogen peroxide treatments to address water quality issues, restoring just the outer rim of the pool to its blue coloration while leaving other areas still very green in appearance.

From Salon • Jun. 19, 2026

It appears to be a more effective solution than the gallons of hydrogen peroxide that were dumped in the pool earlier this week.

From Slate • Jun. 19, 2026

The right dose of hydrogen peroxide would be “very, very high and they would have to stir it throughout the entire reflecting pool,” Bidelspach said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

The smell of antiseptic and peroxide flooded the air, and I knew exactly where I was.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken