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Which of the following is an example of a point source of water pollution?

A. Runoff from agricultural fields
B. Discharge from a sewage treatment plant
C. Polluted stormwater runoff
D. Leaching of chemicals from landfills

Explanation:

A sewage treatment plant discharge is a point source, as it originates from a single identifiable location. Agricultural runoff, stormwater, and landfill leaching are non-point sources.