Which is true of groundwater pollution?
A)it is not difficult to remove groundwater pollution.
B)65% of groundwater pollution is from non-point sources.
C)underground gasoline storage tanks are no longer sources of pollution.
D)urban run off is considered point source pollution.
E)septic tank outflows do not contribute to pollution.

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Non-point sources, such as agricultural runoff and atmospheric deposition, account for a majority of groundwater pollution.

Other choices are incorrect:
A) Removing groundwater pollution can be difficult and costly. 
C) Underground gasoline storage tanks can still leak and pollute groundwater. 
D) Urban runoff is considered a non-point source of pollution since it comes from a diffuse area. 
E) Septic tank outflows can contain pathogens and pollutants that contribute to groundwater pollution.

Which Is True of Groundwater Pollution