The City of Manassas is facing a potential threat to its future water supply, as the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has initiated a review of the city’s water withdrawal permits from Lake Manassas. The DEQ is evaluating whether to rescind the city’s grandfathered rights, which have long allowed Manassas to withdraw water under older, less restrictive conditions.
A change in the city’s withdrawal permit could significantly impact its ability to meet future water needs. City officials, during a recent council meeting, expressed concerns about the DEQ’s review and stressed the urgent need for action.
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On Sunday, June 23 at 4:46 p.m., officers responded to Lake Manassas at 9030 Burwell Rd. in Nokesville regarding a drowning. A 45-year-old man and a family member were swimming in the lake when he appeared to struggle and submerged. Fire and rescue retrieved the man from the water, where he was pronounced dead.
he body has been transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy and to determine the cause of death. Authorities have indicated there is no suspicion of foul play at this time, and the investigation is ongoing.
Sunday was one of the hottest days of the year, with temperatures in the high 90s and an heat index 100 degrees.
