โ™ป๏ธap environmental science review

Nonpoint source

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

A diffused source of pollution that is difficult to identify, such as pesticide spraying or urban runoff.

AP course connection

Topic 8.1: 8.1 Sources of Pollution

Unit 8

"Nonpoint source" also found in: