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What is nonpoint-source pollution?
Nonpoint-source pollution is contamination that originates from diffuse sources, such as runoff from roads, agricultural fields, and urban areas. It is a major contributor to water pollution and can be challenging to control because it comes from widespread and varied sources. Examples include pesticides, fertilizers, and sediment washed into water bodies by rainfall.
A substance added to gasoline is found in the wells of people who live miles away from a gas station is this an example of point source pollution or nonpoint pollution?
If the only source of the gasoline is that one gas station, then it is point pollution. Nonpoint pollution sources can include leaking vehicles, but a large spill is more than likely from the gasoline station. .
What is pollution that comes from multiple sources and is difficult to track?
Nonpoint pollution is known as pollution that comes from many different types of sources. It is also a type of pollution that is difficult to track and comes from everyday activities. Some examples of nonpoint pollution include fertilizing oneâ??s lawn, car tailpipes, and the act of constructing a road.
What is the difference between point and nonpoint sources of pollution?
the difference is that a point source pollution comes from a specific site & the non-point source pollution comes from many sources rather than a single specific site. or point source pollution is pollution that comes from a known and specific location. Nonpoint source pollution is pollution that does not have a specific point of orign....................:-)Hisme John
Which term is used to describe pollution that comes from a single source?
Point source pollution is the term used to describe pollution that comes from a single identifiable source, such as a pipe or a smokestack.
What type of pollution comes from many different sources?
Nonpoint-source pollution
Why does the government not do more to regulate nonpoint source pollution?
Nonpoint source pollution is difficult to regulate, because its source is difficult to track.
What has the author Karen Rahmeier written?
Karen Rahmeier has written: 'Nonpoint source control plan for the Narrows Creek and Baraboo River priority watershed project' -- subject(s): Nonpoint source pollution, Water quality management, Wisconsin Nonpoint Source Water Pollution Abatement Program 'A nonpoint source control plan for the Neenah Creek Priority Watershed Project' -- subject(s): Nonpoint source pollution, Water quality management, Wisconsin Nonpoint Source Water Pollution Abatement Program
What is nonpoint-source pollution?
Nonpoint-source pollution is contamination that originates from diffuse sources, such as runoff from roads, agricultural fields, and urban areas. It is a major contributor to water pollution and can be challenging to control because it comes from widespread and varied sources. Examples include pesticides, fertilizers, and sediment washed into water bodies by rainfall.
Which is a nonpoint source of water pollution?
fertalizer runoff
Is road runoff a nonpoint source of pollution?
Yes.
What is the difference point source pollution and nonpoint source pollution?
the difference is that a point source pollution comes from a specific site & the non-point source pollution comes from many sources rather than a single specific site. or point source pollution is pollution that comes from a known and specific location. Nonpoint source pollution is pollution that does not have a specific point of orign....................:-)Hisme John
Fertilizer runoff from a farm is an example of what?
nonpoint source pollution
What has the author Montgomery Watson written?
Montgomery Watson has written: 'Nonpoint source pollution control guidebook' -- subject(s): Nonpoint source pollution, Water quality management, Prevention
What is a single identifiable source of pollution?
Water pollution, it can cause serious problems like industrial wastes can.
A substance added to gasoline is found in the wells of people who live miles away from a gas station is this an example of point source pollution or nonpoint pollution?
If the only source of the gasoline is that one gas station, then it is point pollution. Nonpoint pollution sources can include leaking vehicles, but a large spill is more than likely from the gasoline station. .
What has the author John Pfender written?
John Pfender has written: 'Nonpoint source control plan for the Cedar Creek Priority Watershed Project' -- subject(s): Nonpoint source pollution, Water quality management, Wisconsin Nonpoint Source Water Pollution Abatement Program
