Sludge Soil action Consequences Environmental effects
Organic content
Aggregation of soil particles CEC improvement Increases water infiltration Increases resistance against rainfall impact Reduces nutrient leaching losses Improves soil fertility Reduces surface run-off Reduces surface water pollution Reduces nutrients leaching and groundwater contamination
Other nutrients
Improvement of soil structure Plant nourishment Fosters plant growth Increases microbial biomass Accelerates plant growth Increases soil covering Improves soil aggregation