Preferred Term:
nonpoint source pollution
Definition:
Pollution whose source is general rather than specific in location. It is widely used in reference to agricultural and related pollutants. For example, logging operations production of sediments, agricultural pesticide applications, automobile exhaust pollution, etc.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
NALT Core
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- nonpoint pollution
- non-point pollution
- non-point source pollution
- diffuse pollution
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/5216
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