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.
Nonpoint-source pollution
Nonpoint source pollution is difficult to regulate, because its source is difficult to track.
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.
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
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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.
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
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Montgomery Watson has written: 'Nonpoint source pollution control guidebook' -- subject(s): Nonpoint source pollution, Water quality management, Prevention
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. .