Examples of Nonpoint source pollution in a sentence
Nonpoint source pollution generally involves a buildup of pollutants on the land surface that wash off during rain events and as such, represent contributions from diffuse sources, rather than from a defined outlet.
Nonpoint source pollution in this Region also originates from sources other than agriculture including abandoned mines, stormwater runoff, boating activities, alterations to land (e.g. urban development), and animal production activities.
Nonpoint source pollution control projects and programs, including non- traditional projects (projects with a primary purpose other than water quality).
Nonpoint source pollution, unlike pollution from industrial and sewage treatment plants, comes from many diffuse sources.
Non-point source pollution is prevented to the maximum extent possible, by taking into account site conditions such as slope, soil type and erosivity, and vegetative cover.