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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Surface Runoff Surface Runoff The term 'Surface Runoff' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' Precipitation, snow melt, or irrigation in excess of what can infiltrate the soil surface and be stored. Surface runoff is a major transporter of non-point source pollutants'. The term 'Surface Runoff' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' In hydrologic terms, the runoff that travels overland to the stream channel. Rain that falls on the stream channel is often lumped with this quantity'. Previous 5 Terms: Surface impoundment Surface markers Surface mine Surface pump Surface rights Next 5 Terms: Surface runoff Surface soil surface tension Surface vibration surface water About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.