Project Proposal: IoT Based Smart Water Quality Monitoring System

This project proposal outlines the development of a smart and cost-effective IoT-based system for monitoring water quality. It begins with an overview of the research field, emphasizing the significance of IoT in water quality management. A literature review synthesizes recent research, highlighting the role of IoT in water quality monitoring and identifying current research gaps, such as network misconfiguration and lack of awareness regarding limitations. The proposal defines research questions related to the concept, significance, and implementation of IoT in water quality management. The proposed solution involves a methodology incorporating qualitative design, inductive methods, and secondary data analysis, integrating various sensors (pH, CO2, water level, temperature) and a Wi-Fi module for data transmission. The expected outcomes include an effective system for enhancing water quality, providing real-time data, and addressing research gaps. The project aims to offer a secure and reliable solution for consumers to manage water quality efficiently. The proposal includes references to support the research and methodology.

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Water quality monitoring
through the IoT

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Table of Contents
Overview of the research field....................................................................................................................2
Literature review.........................................................................................................................................2
Current research gaps.................................................................................................................................3
Research questions......................................................................................................................................3
Proposed solution and methodology..........................................................................................................3
Expected outcomes.....................................................................................................................................4
References...................................................................................................................................................5

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Overview of the research field
IoT refers to the internet of things which is now used in the communication systems for
monitoring and handling data transmission. Water quality can be monitored with the help
of IoT networks due to their capability to manage numbers of tasks at a time. Prasad,
Mamun, Islam and, Haqva, (2015) determined the IoT based networks for water quality
monitoring are gaining significance with the advancement in the communication systems
[1]. This paper focuses on the importance of IoT in water quality management. The major
part of IoT technology is that it has the potential to provide effective services by which
consumers can control and monitor the quality of water. The major purpose of this
research is to enterprise a smart and cost-efficient IoT based system for monitoring the
quality of water. In which a communication system will be developed by which the
consumers can receive message or SMS on their mobile device if any issue occurs in the
quality of water.
Literature review
Internet of things is a major theme for the study and the numbers of articles were issued in
the last five years that developed an IoT based controlling system for water quality. The
intention of this chapter is to determine the findings of recent papers and review the role of
IoT in the expansion of a water quality observing scheme.
Myint, Gopal and, Aung, (2017) determined that IoT is an effective technology which may
be utilized for developing a water quality handling system [2]. The key part of IoT
technology is that it is capable to provide effective networks by which communication can
be performed and quality of water can be monitored effectively. According to Saravanan,
Anusuya and, Kumar, (2018) using IoT based networks consumers can develop and
implement a water quality monitoring system and reduce the unwanted particles from the
water [3]. In which a Wi-Fi module can be used for performing data communication
between the developed system and mobile device used by the consumers. Cost is a major
issue linked with the IoT technology but it is significant to develop an effective system for
managing quality of water. From recent literature, it is determined that lack of

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communication is a major issue while developing IoT based system for which the wireless
networks may be adopted due to their larger effectiveness and reliability.
Current research gaps
From recent studies, it is found that the misconfiguration of networks in the IoT system is a
major issue due to which consumers are not able to implement an effective water quality
monitoring system. The major research gap is the lack of awareness and identification of
the limitations of the IoT networks [4]. Before, implementing IoT based networks it is
significant to review the features and challenges of wireless sensor networks and devices
used in the water quality monitoring system. This proposed research will provide depth
information about the research topic and identify the risks or challenges linked with the
IoT networks that may affect the performance of the water quality checking scheme.
Research questions
 What is the concept behind IoT?
 What is the significance of IoT in water quality monitoring?
 How IoT can be used for handling the effectiveness of water?
 What are the different components and devices requires developing water
monitoring through IoT?
Proposed solution and methodology
For developing a smart and cost-effective monitoring system, a research plan or strategy
will be included that will help to complete the project in a reliable manner. Moreover, the
numbers of methodologies will be included in this project such as qualitative design,
inductive method, interpretivism philosophy, and secondary data gathering methods and
data analysis techniques. For solving the current research gaps a literature search will be
included that will help to identify the advantages and disadvantages of IoT networks.
Following components will be included in this project:
 pH Sensor
 CO2 sensor

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 Water level sensor
 Temperature sensor
 Wi-Fi module
Expected outcomes
From the proposed research it is expected the developed monitoring system will effectively
handle and enhance the quality of water and provide messages through Wi-Fi modules to
the mobile devices. Moreover, this project will be smart and cost-effective that may be used
in societies for monitoring the quality of water and removing unwanted particles. The
conducted literature review will be helpful for addressing research questions and
managing current research gaps. It is expected that the developed IoT based system will be
more secure and reliable by which the consumers can manage the quality of water.

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References
[1].A.N., Prasad, K.A., Mamun, F.R. Islam and, H., Haqva, “Smart water quality monitoring
system,” In 2015 2nd Asia-Pacific World Congress on Computer Science and
Engineering (APWC on CSE), vol. 12, no. 5, pp. 1-6, 2015.
[2].C.Z., Myint, L. Gopal and, Y.L., Aung, “Reconfigurable smart water quality monitoring
system in IoT environment,” In 2017 IEEE/ACIS 16th International Conference on
Computer and Information Science (ICIS), vol. 12, no. 6, pp. 435-440, 2017.
[3].K., Saravanan, E. Anusuya and, R., Kumar, “Real-time water quality monitoring using
Internet of Things in SCADA,” Environmental monitoring and assessment, vol. 190,
no. 9, p.556, 2018.
[4].N. Vijayakumar and, A.R., Ramya, “The real time monitoring of water quality in IoT
environment,” In 2015 International Conference on Innovations in Information,
Embedded and Communication Systems (ICIIECS), vol. 12, no. 6, pp. 1-5, 2015.