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TeachMeFinance.com - explain non-point source (NPS) pollution non-point source (NPS) pollution The term 'non-point source (NPS) pollution' as it applies to the area of water can be defined as 'pollution discharged over a wide land area, not from one specific location. These are forms of diffuse pollution caused by sediment, nutrients, organic and toxic substances originating from land-use activities, which are carried to lakes and streams by surface runoff. Non-point source pollution is contamination that occurs when rainwater, snowmelt, or irrigation washes off plowed fields, city streets, or suburban backyards. As this runoff moves across the land surface, it picks up soil particles and pollutants, such as nutrients and pesticides'. Previous 5 Terms: Nonmoney income Nonoperating interest Nonparticipating Physician nonpathogenic Nonpoint source Next 5 Terms: Nonpoint source pollution Non-potable Nonpower reactor Nonpower reactor (research and test reactor) Nonpreference customer 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.