The Cascading Fountain at Meridian Hill Park, restored as part of Trump's DC beautification initiative, turned brown within weeks of reopening in May 2026. The National Park Service attributed the discoloration to sediment released from old water pipes that had been out of service during the year-long renovation. However, reporting indicates this discoloration was expected to be temporary and should clear on its own. While the brown water was an initial setback for the administration's messaging around the restoration as a beautification success, it appears to be a mechanical issue rather than a sign of mismanagement.