### Question
What is the definition of pollution?


### Answer
The definition of **pollution** is as follows in *33 U.S.C. § 1362*:

> 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**

