Thermal pollution is generally a water problem. Heat in the air dissipated quickly. Water which is over heated changes the amount of oxygen in the water, changes the types of fish that can live in the area and encourages the growth of bacteria and algae, In addition warm waters encourage ducks and other aquatic birds to overwinter which can lead to starvation and species die off.
Thermal pollution originates from:
Carbon dioxide (CO2) from burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) in industry, transport and the generation of electricity.
Smoke
One thing that being done about thermal pollution is that less electricity is being used. Another thing is that heated water is being reused and stored to reduce thermal pollution.
Point-source pollution
Thermal pollution control helps measure the high temperatures caused by thermal discharges. Many measures are taken to control thermal pollution such as cooling towers, cooling ponds, spray ponds, and artificial lakes.
point source pollution
How pollution from one location can affect the environment far away from the source of pollution
The objective of controlling water pollution is to safeguard life of both animals and plants since water is the source of life. Most human activities like the release of chemicals into the water bodies is one of the causes of water pollution.
point-sources pollution
Two examples of point source pollution would be: Factory smoke Waste being directly dumped into rivers and/or oceans Overflow of raw sewage
point source pollution
One may find information regarding thermal pollution on the website for "Encyclopedia Of Earth". They have great details on the history, trends and future concerns and solutions.
Nonpoint-source pollution comes from many different sources rather than just one.
it comes from just one souce so it is known to be point-source pollution.