title: Evaluation of select sensors for real-time monitoring of Escherichia coli in water distribution systems.
abstract: This study evaluated real-time sensing of Escherichia coli as a microbial contaminant in water distribution systems. Most sensors responded to increased E. coli concentrations, showing that select sensors can detect microbial water quality changes and be utilized as part of a contaminant warning system.
authors.affiliation: Soil, Water, and Environmental Science Department, University of Arizona, 2601 E. Airport Dr., Tucson, AZ 85756, USA. smiles@email.arizona.edu
authors.forename: Syreeta L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Miles
authors.forename: Ryan G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Sinclair
authors.forename: Mark R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Riley
authors.forename: Ian L
authors.initials: IL
authors.lastname: Pepper
mesh_terms: D015169:Colony Count, Microbial; D004784:Environmental Monitoring; D004926:Escherichia coli / Q000254:growth & development / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D005618:Fresh Water / Q000382:microbiology*; D014871:Water Microbiology; D014881:Water Supply