OBIE is state-of-the art patent protected technology designed to test / monitor microbial contamination in the field or laboratory. OBIE delivers more accuracy, in less time than any other method. OBIE provides for the ability to conduct remote or laboratory analysis of microbial contamination in food, environmental, pharma & other water supplies. OBIE features on-line data tracking, communication and storage capabilitiy. OBIE delivers quanititative analysis in less than 4 hours and is the ultimate answer for protecting drinking water, waste water and recreational water and pharma supplies.