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| Traditional anaerobic technology | ANAMMOX | ANMBR |
| Organic matter removal efficiency | high | high | high |
| Duration | Slow (about 2 - 4 months) | Slow growth (doubling time is about 11 d) | Less than two weeks |
| Temperature sensitivity | Relatively low | medium | Relatively low |
| Organic load factor | High | High | high |
| Sludge production | low | lower | lowest |
| BOD and COD removal efficiency | Relatively low | High (74% ± 15%) | Highest (>90%) [35] |
| HRT | - | 2 hours | 6 - 8 hours |
| Operating costs | low | high | high |