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This slide presentation outlines information on the BioSentry™, a continuous real-time on-line early warning system. Topics covered include: a brief history of the technology; development of BioOptical Signatures; estimated limit of detection for Cryptosporidium in purified laboratory water - GEN IV; estimated limit of detection for Cryptosporidium in drinking water (MWD) - GEN IV; estimated limit of detection for E. coli in purified laboratory water - GEN IV; summary of performance; sensitivity to small morphological changes; National Special Security Event (NSSE) 2003 Super Bowl, San Diego, California; field test of vegetative bacteria detection; and, BioSentry™ typical installation.