Sarah Ortbal is a Ph.D. Candidate in Civil Engineering at The University of Alabama. She received her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering in December 2022 and Master of Science in Environmental Engineering in December 2023. Sarah’s research focuses on PFAS and Organic Fluorine in various matrices, including wastewater, biosolids, and surface waters, specifically focusing on evaluating fate and transport throughout wastewater treatment plants and the impacts wastewater treatment plants have on downstream water quality.