Point source pollutant
Definition
A point source pollutant is any single identifiable source of pollution that can be traced back to a specific location or facility. Examples include industrial discharge pipes or smokestacks from power plants.
Related terms
Non-point source pollutant: Pollution that comes from diffuse sources rather than one specific location, such as runoff from agricultural fields or urban areas.
Effluent: Wastewater or liquid waste discharged from a factory or treatment plant into rivers or oceans.
Emissions: Gases or particles released into the atmosphere by various sources such as vehicles, factories, or power plants.
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