<P> Originally intended as a model planned community , Love Canal served as a residential area before being purchased by Hooker Chemical Company , now , Occidental Chemical Corporation . After its sale , under threat of eminent domain , to the local school district , Love Canal attracted national attention for the public health problem originated from the massive dumping of toxic waste on the grounds . This event displaced numerous families , leaving them with long - standing health issues and symptoms of high white blood cell counts and leukemia . Subsequently , the federal government passed the Superfund law . The resulting Superfund cleanup operation demolished the neighborhood , wrapping up in 2004 . </P>
<P> Originally intended as a model planned community , Love Canal served as a residential area before being purchased by Hooker Chemical Company , now , Occidental Chemical Corporation . After its sale , under threat of eminent domain , to the local school district , Love Canal attracted national attention for the public health problem originated from the massive dumping of toxic waste on the grounds . This event displaced numerous families , leaving them with long - standing health issues and symptoms of high white blood cell counts and leukemia . Subsequently , the federal government passed the Superfund law . The resulting Superfund cleanup operation demolished the neighborhood , wrapping up in 2004 . </P>
the pollution of love canal in new york was caused by -- -- -- --
the pollution of love canal in new york was caused by -- -- -- --
massive dumping of toxic waste
massive dumping of toxic waste