The Love Canal is located in Niagara Falls, New York. It is named after William T. Love who intended for this location to become a dream community where water could be used to power the surrounding industries and homes. By 1910 it became evident that Love would not see his dream fulfilled. Ten years later industries began to use the abandoned ditch to dispose of various chemicals. Landfills can be safely used if they are managed properly.
In 1942 a company began using the Love Canal as a disposal site to over 20,000 Tons of Chemical Waste. The company involved was the Hooker Chemical Company and they did not manage their waste properly. The Hooker Chemical Company covered the landfill in 1953. In April of that same year Hooker sold the land
In 1942 a company began using the Love Canal as a disposal site to over 20,000 Tons of Chemical Waste. The company involved was the Hooker Chemical Company and they did not manage their waste properly. The Hooker Chemical Company covered the landfill in 1953. In April of that same year Hooker sold the land