How to Use "runoff" with Example Sentences

1. During this past research season the scientists recorded unprecedented lake levels caused by higher glacial runoff .

2. Phosphorus pollution comes from multiple sources , including fertilizer and manure that enter the water through runoff .

3. Differences in brightness in coastal area waters may be due to other factors , including freshwater runoff , strong currents , and water depth and clarity .

4. Farmers then began conserving water by moving to drip irrigation and by leveling their fields with lasers to minimize wasteful runoff .

5. These opinions recognize that current farming methods bring serious environmental problems involving water supplies , fertilizer runoff and energy use .