PERSON
Ian Pepper
About this person
Ian Pepper is a named author of the reviewed PFAS study abstracts and is quoted in the University of Arizona’s February 2026 account of biosolids research and Pima disposal costs. Research findings and cost statements have different evidentiary limits.
Current roles
A current role has not been verified for this profile. Any dated or attributed role is described above and should be read with its cited source.
Sources 4
- Primary source · Scientific studyField study of PFAS in soils receiving Class B biosolids
Ian Pepper and coauthors’ 2021 study; PubMed supplies bibliographic information and the authors’ abstract. Online June 18, 2021; issue November 1, 2021.
- Primary source · Scientific studyNational field study of PFAS after biosolids application
Ian Pepper and coauthors’ study in Science of the Total Environment; PubMed provides the authors’ abstract. Online December 19, 2025; issue January 15, 2026.
- Secondary source / research lead · News reportUniversity of Arizona explains PFAS research and Pima costs
February 27, 2026 university communications article by Rosemary Brandt includes Ian Pepper’s account.
- Secondary source / research lead · OtherUnresolved research compilation: Run 4 Correction Addendum: Recovered Fly-Science Primary Records
This page documents an unresolved claim or research lead. It is not a finding of fact. UNRESOLVED. SECONDARY SOURCE ONLY. This is a cleaned catalog description of an internal research compilation, not independent corroboration of its contents. Authorship and issuing authority are not independently authenticated. The raw research PDF remains private.
Organizations 1
- University of Arizona
University researchers and extension personnel produced historical Yuma fly research and PFAS studies. The institution’s communications articles are distinguished from original studies.
Related topics 1
- Yuma Biosolids / AgTech
A source-first guide to Yuma’s biosolids debate: State Land leases, AgTech’s reported formal challenge, the City contract, fly research, PFAS questions and the records still needed.