### Question
How does the law define pollution?


### Answer
Under *33 U.S.C. § 1362*, **pollution** is defined as:

> the man-made or man-induced alteration of the chemical, physical, biological, and radiological integrity of water

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 1362*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 26-WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER V-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

