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An industry's smokestack is an example of a point source.
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Point source water pollution originates from a specific, identifiable source, such as a pipe or a discharge outlet. An example of point source pollution is wastewater discharged from a factory into a river. In contrast, non-point source water pollution comes from diffuse sources that are not easily traced, such as runoff from agricultural fields or urban areas. An example of non-point source pollution is the accumulation of fertilizers and pesticides that wash into waterways during rainfall.
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
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.
A point source is a concentrated source of radiation or pollution that has a limited area.
Non-point source pollution refers to diffuse contamination that does not originate from a single identifiable source, making it difficult to pinpoint the exact origin of the pollutants. Instead, it arises from multiple sources over a large area, often carried into water bodies by rainwater or snowmelt. An example of non-point source pollution is agricultural runoff, where fertilizers, pesticides, and sediments from fields wash into rivers and lakes, impacting water quality and aquatic ecosystems.