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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Nonpoint source pollution Nonpoint source pollution The term 'Nonpoint source pollution ' as it applies to the area of agriculture can be defined as ' Pollutants that are not discharged or emitted from a specific 'point' source, such as a pipe or smokestack. Nonpoint water pollutants are often carried from dispersed, diverse sources into water channels by rain-induced runoff. Runoff from streets, open pit and strip mines, and agricultural fields are prominent examples (see agricultural pollution). Nonpoint source air pollutants (often called fugitive emissions) include small dispersed sources, e.g., fireplace smoke, and uncontained emissions, like dust blown from fields and unpaved roads'. Previous 5 Terms: Nonoperating interest Nonparticipating Physician nonpathogenic Nonpoint source non-point source (NPS) pollution Next 5 Terms: Non-potable Nonpower reactor Nonpower reactor (research and test reactor) Nonpreference customer Nonproducing reservoir About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.