The Brief
- A water treatment facility in Manassas reported a chemical leak early Thursday.
- Approximately 2,500 gallons of sodium hypochlorite leaked from a supply truck.
- Officials contained the leak and said the water was not impacted.
MANASSAS, Va. – A water treatment facility in Northern Virginia reported a large chemical leak on Thursday, but officials say the drinking water was not impacted.
Manassas chemical spill
What we know:
Manassas city officials reported the leak early Thursday, June 25, at the city’s facility between Glenkirk and Rollins Ford roads.
According to officials, approximately 2,500 gallons of sodium hypochlorite leaked from the hose of a supplier’s truck. Sodium hypochlorite is a chemical found in several common household cleaners. Officials say the chemical is also used to disinfect drinking water.…