IOT BASED WATER QUALITY MONITORING SYSTEM

Abstract

Water is one of the most vital resources for life, and protecting its quality is crucial for both the environment's health and the well-being of people. Monitoring and preserving the quality of the water is now essential given the mounting problems caused by pollution, climate change, and expanding populations. In this environment, the Internet of Things (IoT) has emerged as a ground-breaking innovation that has the potential to revolutionize the way we manage and monitor water quality. An IoT-based water quality monitoring system's relevance, components, advantages, and prospective applications are highlighted. It offers a chance to proactively address problems with water quality, protecting both the environment and the general people. Sensors used in IoT-based water quality monitoring systems can measure a wide range of factors, including temperature, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, pH levels, and chemical concentrations. These sensors are interfaced with the microcontroller unit. The sensors are positioned in pipelines, treatment facilities, or water bodies. Through wireless communication protocols like Wi-Fi or cellular networks, the data gathered by sensors is sent to a central server or cloud platform. This makes it possible to access and analyses data in real time. Users can use online or mobile applications to get the data on the quality of the water. These intuitive user interfaces offer up-to-the-minute data, historical trends, and alarms if water quality measurements differ from predetermined criteria. Urban populations can have access to safe drinking water by using IoT systems at water treatment facilities to monitor and manage water quality indicators. Aquaculture farms' production is increased by IoT- based systems' assistance in maintaining ideal water conditions for fish and other aquatic species. Monitoring soil and water quality helps farmers improve irrigation operations, which increases agricultural yields and decreases water waste. IoT is an excellent instrument for preserving water resources, defending the environment, and delivering real-time data, affordable solutions, and data-driven decision-making. Key Words: Microcontroller, Pumping station, Sensor, IoT, data, aquaculture.