Closed off for 10 years, some want Lake Manassas reopened to public
You can look at it, and stand on its banks in and fish in it. But whatever you do, don’t boat or swim in Lake Manassas.
The lake remains closed to the public this summer, as it has for every summer since 2004. Manassas officials say they must do everything to protect the city’s drinking water supply from contamination, and to prevent the invasive Zebra Mussel from populating in the lake.
Those who get caught in the lake risk breaking the law. But many who live on our near 770-acre reservoir want to know why they can't enjoy it. Just look at some of the comments we received last week after posting a story reminding folks to stay off the lake.
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