Nonpoint Source
/ˈnɑːnpɔɪnt ˈsɔːrs/
Definitions
- (n.) A diffuse source of pollution that does not originate from a single, identifiable source but rather from multiple runoff points, commonly regulated under environmental law.
Regulations require states to control pollutants originating from nonpoint sources such as agricultural runoff.
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- nonpoint source
- nonpoint sources
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Commentary
In legal drafting, nonpoint source pollution is distinguished from point source pollution because it is harder to regulate due to the diffuse nature of its origins.
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