Advantages	Disadvantages
May prevent uncontrolled disposal and is therefore especially suitable for the acute response phase in emergencies	May require a large land area with an appropriate distance from the public
Can make use of vacant or abandoned land	Potential leaching of nutrients and contaminants into groundwater
Low technical skills are required for implementation, operation, and maintenance	Odours may be noticeable, depending on prior treatment and handling
	May require special spreading equipment
	Land may not be useful for many years after usage for sludge disposal

Advantages and Disadvantages of Sludge Burial

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