Material Matters is committed to progressing the knowledge and science for wastewater treatment and biosolids/residuals management. Our scientists and engineers are encouraged to publish papers and present technical studies and innovative findings at regional and national conferences. Many of our papers and presentations are available for review below.

Publication Title Author Type Year
Analysis of Existing and Emerging Biosolids Beneficial Use Regulations Nick Hines Presentation 2025
Silver Spring Township’s Journey to Beneficial Use Lisa Challenger Presentation 2025
USEPA Draft Sewage Sludge Risk Assessment for PFOA and PFOS FAQ Fact Sheet Nick Hines Fact Sheet 2025
Regulatory Update: An Analysis of Regulatory Changes and Trends at the Federal and State Level Surrounding PFAS in Biosolids Nick Hines Presentation 2025
U.S. EPA Risk Assessment of PFOA and PFOS in Biosolids: Results and Discussion Webinar. Nick Hines Webinar 2025
I Want You to Manage Your Data Lisa Challenger Presentation 2025
U.S. EPA Risk Assessment Webinar Nick Hines Webinar 2024
Capital Region Water’s Biosolids Journey – Two Decades of Overcoming Challenges to Pursue Beneficial Use Lisa Challenger Presentation 2024
Opportunities and Challenges of Biosolids Management in 2024: Setting Your Biosolids Program Up for Success Lisa Challenger Presentation 2024
Assessing the Impact of State Regulations on Biosolids Beneficial Use and Disposal Trends Nick Hines Presentation 2024