<prompt> Which of the following is not true about inertization?Relatively inexpensiveIt is done for pharmaceutical wasteIt involves mixing the waste with cement before disposalIt causes water pollution  <response>: Ans. d. It causes water pollution Ref: Park 23e p792, 22e p737The process of inertization involves mixing waste with cement and other substances before disposal, in order to minimize the risk of toxic substances contained in the wastes migrating into the surface water or ground water. It doesnt cause water pollution.InertizationThe process of inertization involves mixing waste with cement and other substances before disposal, in order to minimize the risk of toxic substances contained in the wastes migrating into the surface water or ground water.A typical proportion of the mixture is: 65 per cent pharmaceutical waste, 15 per cent lime, 15 per cent cement and 5 per cent water.A homogeneous mass is formed and cubes or pellets are produced on site and then transported to suitable storage sites.AdvantageDisadvantage Relatively inexpensive Not applicable to infectious waste 