Long Island Sound
Lisa S. Alter
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Atmospheric Deposition
This is one type of nonpoint source pollution that is not well known to most people. Pollutants can be added to the Sound when it rains or snows. These include; lead, sulfur, and nitrogen compounds (up to 23% of the total nitrogen load). (Beristain, 1989)