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Agricultural Pollution: Runoff, Fertilizers, and Pesticides
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What is the primary cause of agricultural runoff?
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Over-irrigation
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Over-irrigation, or the excessive application of water to crops, is the main cause of agricultural runoff. When water is applied in excess, it cannot be absorbed by the soil and instead flows over the land, carrying pollutants with it.