Area source
Area Source
Area source (pronunciation: /ˈɛəriə sɔːs/) is a term used in Epidemiology and Environmental Health to describe a source of pollution or contaminants that is diffused over a large geographical area.
Etymology
The term "Area Source" is derived from the English words "area" meaning a region or part of a town, a country, or the world, and "source" meaning a place, person, or thing from which something originates or can be obtained.
Definition
In the context of environmental health, an area source refers to a multitude of smaller sources of pollution that are spread out over a large geographical area. These sources can include, but are not limited to, residential wood burning, small businesses, and vehicle emissions.
Related Terms
- Point Source: A point source is a single, identifiable source of pollution, such as a pipe or a smokestack.
- Non-Point Source: Non-point source pollution refers to diffuse contamination that does not originate from a single discrete source.
- Emission Source: An emission source is any process or activity which releases a substance into the atmosphere.
- Source Control: Source control refers to practices aimed at preventing pollution at its source, rather than dealing with it after it has been created.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Area source
- Wikipedia's article - Area source
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