1. The precipitation began to become torrential and the ground absorbed so much water and snow that the chemicals were pushed to the surface.

2. Many of the chemicals caused cancer, metal retardation, epilepsy, autism, extra rows of teeth and missing body parts.

3. The soil of the ground at Love Canal isn't fertile anymore. The water surrounding the Love Canal has to be constantly filtered and treated. Since the canal is now covered in plastic, plants cannot grow and life cannot be supported there.