Pollution prevention aims to minimize the generation of pollutants at the source, thereby reducing the amount of pollutants entering water bodies.

Industrial wastewater, agricultural runoff, and municipal sewage are all major sources of water pollution, contributing to the release of various pollutants into water bodies.

Water treatment is a broad term that encompasses various processes used to remove pollutants and contaminants from water, making it safe for drinking, industrial use, or other purposes.

Using cover crops, implementing terraces and contour farming, and reducing the use of fertilizers and pesticides are all effective methods for preventing pollution from agricultural runoff.

Waste minimization, waste reduction, and waste prevention are all terms used to describe the process of reducing the amount of waste generated, thereby reducing the potential for pollution.

Pretreatment of wastewater, recycling and reuse of wastewater, and using water-efficient technologies are all effective methods for preventing pollution from industrial wastewater.

Stormwater management, stormwater control, and stormwater runoff reduction are all terms used to describe the process of managing and controlling stormwater runoff to prevent pollution.

Upgrading wastewater treatment plants, expanding sewer systems, and implementing water conservation measures are all effective methods for preventing pollution from municipal sewage.

Water restoration, water remediation, and water cleanup are all terms used to describe the process of restoring a polluted water body to its natural state.

Removing pollutants from the water, improving water quality, and restoring aquatic habitats are all common methods for restoring a polluted water body.

Nonpoint source pollution prevention, nonpoint source control, and nonpoint source management are all terms used to describe the process of preventing pollution from nonpoint sources.

Using best management practices, implementing land use planning, and educating the public about pollution prevention are all common methods for preventing pollution from nonpoint sources.

Water quality assessment, water quality monitoring, and water quality testing are all terms used to describe the process of assessing the quality of water.

Measuring physical parameters, measuring chemical parameters, and measuring biological parameters are all common methods for assessing water quality.

Water pollution prevention policy, water pollution control policy, and water quality management policy are all terms used to describe the process of developing and implementing policies and regulations to prevent water pollution.