Explain why nonpoint source pollution is a greater threat and hazard than point source pollution.

Scientists know exactly where point source pollution begins and can address the problem easier. Nonpoint source pollution is a greater hazard, because scientists are not able to identify a single location the pollution came from. It is harder to find a solution if they are unable to find the source.

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aliasger2709 aliasger2709 · Answer 2 · 2022-03-11T10:07:50+01:00

Pollution is the contamination of the abiotic sources by the addition of harmful pollutant particles. Non-point source pollution is more harmful as the source of the pollution is unknown.

What are point and non-point source pollution?

Point source pollution is the contamination of the water, soil, land, air etc. by the known cause and source of the pollutants and contaminants. The source from where the pollutants are added is known in this case.

Non-point source pollution is the pollution of the water, land, air etc. by the unknown source of the pollutant addition. It is not easy to regulate and control as the source of the contamination is unknown.

Therefore, non-point source pollution is potentially more harmful than point source pollution.

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