nonpoint source pollution
An example of a non-point source of freshwater pollution is runoff from agricultural fields carrying pesticides and fertilizers into nearby water bodies. This type of pollution comes from diffuse sources across a wide area and can be challenging to trace back to a specific origin.
Yes.
fertalizer runoff
Yes, surface runoff is an example of nonpoint source pollution. It occurs when rainwater or snowmelt flows over the ground, picking up pollutants such as fertilizers, pesticides, and chemicals, and carries them into water bodies like rivers and lakes. This type of pollution comes from diffuse sources across a wide area, making it challenging to pinpoint a single source.
Point source pollution refers to pollution that can be traced back to a single, identifiable source, such as a factory or wastewater treatment plant. This type of pollution can be easier to regulate and control compared to non-point source pollution, which comes from diffuse sources like agricultural runoff or urban runoff.
roadways
Humans. Human waste, human dumping, human pollution, and human runoff.
An example of a non-point source water pollution is agricultural runoff, where pesticides and fertilizers are washed into nearby water bodies by rain or irrigation. This type of pollution comes from diffuse sources and is challenging to regulate and control compared to point source pollution from specific industrial outlets.
Agricultural runoff containing fertilizers and pesticides is a common example of a nonpoint source of freshwater pollution. When it rains, the chemicals from the fields can be washed into nearby streams and rivers, contributing to water pollution.
It in a way can be pin-pointed because every single chemical in the world is slightly different with a different can/bottle, and could in fact be traced.
point-sources pollution