| pollution |
effluent sediments or chemicals that enter a water body in a diffuse manner (eg, runoff or leaching from farms, forestry operations, or urban areas), rather than from a specific point such as a pipe. Use of BMPs or filter strips helps prevent NPS pollution.
Ãâó: www.sfrc.ufl.edu/Extension/ssfor11.htm
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| polluter |
This refers to the owner or operator of a fixed facility, a ship, or a rail, air or motor carrier, which might be the source or cause of a pollution incident.
Ãâó: www.ec.gc.ca/ee-ue/plans/contingency/pla_e.asp
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| pollution |
An alteration in the character or quality of the environment, or any of its components, that renders it less suited for certain uses. The alteration of the physical, chemical or biological properties of water by the introduction of any substance that renders the water harmful to use.
Ãâó: www.apsu.edu/wet/whatis.html
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| pollutant |
A harmful chemical or waste material discharged into the water or atmosphere
Ãâó: www.ifdn.com/teacher/glossary.htm
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| pollination |
the transfer of pollen to a receptive stigma.
Ãâó: www.hostafarm.com/glofhote.html
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