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Definition

The origin or source of groundwater pollution.

Description

A pollution source is the starting point of any groundwater pollution.  There are different types of sources such as point and non-point sources.

 

Why is a pollution source important?

The pollution source play a large role in the nature of a pollution plume. Remediating/containing the source of pollution is one of the ways to prevent the further polluting of the groundwater resources.

 

 

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