Define/Explain: Point sources of water pollution.
(N/A) Point sources of water pollution are specific,identifiable locations from which pollutants are discharged directly into a water body. Examples include pipes from industrial facilities,municipal sewage treatment plants,and drainage outlets from specific industrial sites.
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