Which of these potential sources of water pollution is excluded from the Clean Water Act? A. Drainage pipes
B. Oil tankers
C. Lakes, rivers, and streams
D. Agricultural runoff
Which of these potential sources of water pollution is excluded from the Clean Water Act?
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The correct answer is D. Agricultural runoff.
Under the Clean Water Act, agricultural runoff is generally excluded from regulation as point-source pollution. This means that while the Act regulates discharges from identifiable sources (like drainage pipes and oil tankers), it does not apply as strictly to the runoff that comes from agricultural activities, which is considered non-point source pollution. This can make managing agricultural pollution more challenging.