where does the reflecting pool get its water from

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool gets its water from the nearby Tidal Basin , where it’s filtered and recirculated rather than filled with drinking water. During recent work, reports said the system still draws from that same source.

Quick Scoop

• The pool’s water source is the Tidal Basin.

• A circulation system filters and recycles the water.

• This setup replaced the older practice of using potable water.

The old setup was much less sustainable, while the newer one was designed to reduce waste and maintain water quality.