8 Burial or Disposal of Sludge - Humanitarian Sanitation Hub

8 Burial or Disposal of Sludge

In this lesson, you will :

  • Understand what burial or disposal of sludge implies and its suitability for emergency settings
  • Understand the conditions and requirements for safe and responsible burial of treated sludge
  • Gain an insight into disposal pits and deep row trenches as possible sludge burial/disposal options
  • Understand the volume and space requirements for a sludge disposal site
  • Understand the monitoring and operations requirements to ensure the safe and effective containment of sludge
  • Be aware of the potential environmental risks involved with sludge burial
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