Give an example of a non-point source of pollution created in or around your house.

Answer 1

A non-point source of pollution created in or around a house could be runoff from a lawn that has been treated with fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides. When it rains, these chemicals can wash off the surface of the lawn and enter local water bodies. Unlike point sources, which can be traced to a single outlet (like a pipe), non-point sources come from multiple, diffused areas, making them harder to regulate and manage. Other examples include oil and grease from driveways, pet waste, and sediment from disturbed soil.