Source Control

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-026185",
  "term": "Source Control",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A method of abating storm-generated or CSO pollution at the upstream, upland source where the pollutants originate and/or accumulate.\n\n2. Refers to a range of actions (e.g., removal, treatment in place, containment, etc.) designed to protect human health and the environment by eliminating or minimizing exposure or migration of significant contamination.\n\n3. Source control refers to a range of actions (e.g., removal, treatment in place, containment) designed to protect human health and the environment by eliminating or minimizing migration of or exposure to significant contamination.",
  "subject": "Land, waste and cleanup",
  "references": [
    "Urban Watershed Management Research Terminology",
    "RCRA Corrective Action Terms and Acronyms",
    "Corrective Action 101 Key Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/source-control/"
}