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source of pollution

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The place, places or areas from where a pollutant is released into the atmosphere or water, or where noise is generated. A source can be classified as point source, i.e. a large individual generator of pollution, an area source, or a line source, e.g. vehicle emissions and noise. (Source: PORT)

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http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/aliss_scripts/concept/6474

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