Lake Accotink Marina Closed Due To Sewage Spill Upstream Of Lake

SPRINGFIELD, VA — The Fairfax County Park Authority closed the marina at Lake Accotink on Friday due to a sewage spill reported upstream of the lake.

Bacterial testing of the water is being conducted, and results are expected within 24 hours, county officials said Friday afternoon.

Fairfax County Wastewater Management Program official identified the sewage spill on Friday. “Out of an abundance of caution, immediate closure of lake activities is recommended for activities involving contact with the lake, such as swimming and fishing, as the water may be contaminated,” county officials said.

The county said it has placed precautionary signs near the area of the spill.