Development of a low-cost smart monitoring and control system for water management in rural wastewater treatment.

Ethical clearance of the study 2023FEBEFREC-STD-032

Water pollution is a major global problem because of increased levels of drinking water contaminants. These pollutants can cause diseases that harm both humans and animals, thereby negatively impacting the environment. The study needs to focus on a system that can detect these pollutants early enough to prevent any pollution-related damage. This research aims to provide a low-cost system that is smart in monitoring and controlling the waters for real-time water quality management. As part of this study, consider temperature, turbidity, pH, electrical conductivity (EC), total dissolved solids (TDS), and rates of water flow as the key parameters measured by the sensors. Water pollution management is possible by continuous monitoring of these parameters, issuing warning signals, and recommending measures whenever pollution is present. The system monitors water quality by connecting an Arduino to sensors. The system follows simple rules: it analyses the data to identify any issues. If it detects contamination, it can automatically introduce chemicals to enhance the water's quality. Thingspeak, a cloud platform that maintains records and updates water quality reports, receives the data wirelessly. Additionally, the If This Then That (IFTTT) system immediately sends alert messages to users' phones upon detection of contamination. The conducted research yields compelling results, demonstrating the system's ability to continuously monitor water quality and initiate necessary actions. Furthermore, remote access, integration with other IoT applications, and enhanced robustness render this IoT-based solution useful for water quality management. The present research concludes that the use of Internet of Things-based water quality monitoring systems can ensure safe drinking water, and its implementation is both simple and feasible. In a way, it promotes the cause of public health as well as environmental conversation.