Question

question 8
which of these options is an example of a nonpoint source of water pollution?
a factory discharges its wastewater directly into the nearby river.
a limousine company maintains a fleet of 15 cars in a garage.
fertilizers and pesticides run off from the community’s two golf courses.
a homeowner fails to repair a deteriorating septic tank.

Explanation:

Non - point source pollution comes from diffuse sources. Factory wastewater discharge, a single garage, and a single septic tank are point sources. Fertilizers and pesticides runoff from two golf courses is a widespread, non - single point source of pollution.

Answer:

C. Fertilizers and pesticides run off from the community’s two golf courses.