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
Nonpoint source pollution is difficult to regulate, because its source is difficult to track.
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. .
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
Yes.
fertalizer runoff
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 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
Montgomery Watson has written: 'Nonpoint source pollution control guidebook' -- subject(s): Nonpoint source pollution, Water quality management, Prevention
Water pollution, it can cause serious problems like industrial wastes can.