Nonpoint Source Pollution

Real World Example

Imagine trying to figure out why your living room is always cluttered, even though you tidy up every day. This is similar to nonpoint source pollution, where pollution accumulates in the environment from a variety of small, scattered sources rather than a single, identifiable one. Just as your living room becomes messy because of various small actions like leaving a book here, a cup there, and some mail on the table, nonpoint source pollution results from numerous minor contributors like runoff from different lawns, streets, and farms, all adding up to a significant environmental impact.