Legal Definitions - point source

A point source is a specific and identifiable location from which pollutants are discharged into the environment. This can include factories, power plants, and sewage treatment plants.

For example, a factory that releases chemicals into a nearby river is considered a point source of pollution. Similarly, a sewage treatment plant that discharges treated wastewater into a nearby stream is also a point source.

Point sources are important to identify and regulate because they can have a significant impact on the environment and public health. By monitoring and controlling these sources of pollution, we can work towards a cleaner and healthier environment.