Non Point Water Pollution is where the pollutant does not enter from the source, rather anywhere else along the river. =P
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
The non-point source is potentially more harmful than the point source because it disrupts the water cycle.
Carbon is a source of natural groundwater pollution.
Point-Source Pollution
Solutions, therefore, involve not just removing a source of pollution but also cleaning up and restoring the polluted area. Adding to the complexity of soil pollution is nonpoint source pollution (NSP), which enters the environment through runoff. Take any action at your disposal to reduce soil pollution, as you may not always find a clearly defined source.
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
fertalizer runoff
Nonpoint source pollution generally results from land runoff, precipitation, atmospheric deposition, drainage, seepage or hydrologic modification. The term "nonpoint source" is defined to mean any source of water pollution that does not meet the legal definition of "point source" in section 502(14) of the Clean Water Act.
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
Water pollution, it can cause serious problems like industrial wastes can.
Montgomery Watson has written: 'Nonpoint source pollution control guidebook' -- subject(s): Nonpoint source pollution, Water quality management, Prevention
Nonpoint source pollution generally results from land runoff, drainage, or seepage, that is not through a pipe, ditch, or channel, et cetera, from which pollutants are discharged.
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
agricultural water runoff from farmland
NPS (Nonpoint Source) pollution refers to the contamination of water bodies, such as rivers, lakes, and oceans, by pollutants that cannot be traced back to a single source. It happens when rain or snowmelt carries pollutants, such as fertilizers, pesticides, oil, and sediment, from the land into water bodies. The sources of NPS pollution are widespread and include agricultural activities, urban runoff, forestry practices, and construction activities. These pollutants can have harmful effects on aquatic ecosystems and human health.
Tammy L. Carroll has written: 'Aerial inventory of land uses and nonpoint pollution sources in the Nottely Reservoir watershed' -- subject(s): Water, Land use, Nonpoint source pollution, Aerial photography in watershed management, Pollution
The non-point source is potentially more harmful than the point source because it disrupts the water cycle.