Non-Point Source
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Terms & Synonyms | Non-Point Source |
Official WHO Definition | |
Other Definitions | Pollution sources which are diffused and do not have a single point of origin or are not introduced into a receiving stream from a specific outlet. The pollutants are generally
carried off the land by storm water runoff. The commonly used categories for non-point sources are: agriculture, forestry, urban, mining construction, dams and channels, land disposal, and saltwater intrusion. |
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Interpretations and Explanations
References
Source WHO-Lexicon page (translations and examples)
See also
Non-Point Source
