Love Canal, New York - Toxic Industrial Waste Buried Beneath Neighborhood

Definition

Love Canal refers to a neighborhood in Niagara Falls where toxic industrial waste was buried underground. This led to severe contamination of soil and water sources and caused numerous health issues for residents.

Related terms

Superfund Site: A location identified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as being heavily polluted with hazardous substances requiring cleanup efforts.

Groundwater Contamination: The presence of harmful substances in underground water sources due to pollution from human activities such as improper waste disposal.

Health Effects Assessment: The evaluation of potential adverse impacts on human health resulting from exposure to hazardous substances present in the environment.