Point source discharge

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-021360",
  "term": "Point source discharge",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definitions": [
    "Discharge of pollutant from a discernible, confined and discrete conveyance, including but not limited to any pipe, ditch, channel, tunnel, conduit, well, discrete fissure, or container.",
    "Discharges of treated wastewater directly into a lake, river, stream, or other water body. Point source discharges are regulated under CWA."
  ],
  "subject": "Land, waste and cleanup",
  "references": [
    "Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) Glossary",
    "RCRA Orientation Manual 2008 Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/point-source-discharge/"
}