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Pollutant Runoff

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Pollutant runoff refers to water carrying pollutants, such as chemicals or sediments, from land surfaces into bodies of water. It is a significant source of water pollution and can have detrimental effects on aquatic ecosystems.

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