IoT Enabled Advancement Water Quality Monitoring

System for Pond Management&Environment

conservation(without WIFI )
Dontireddy Rishitha Reddy, Bikki Amrutha, Arigela Venkata Chaitanya,
Dept. of Electronics and Dept. of Electronics and Dept. of Electronics and
Communication Engineering, Communication Engineering, Communication Engineering,
Annamacharya Institute of Annamacharya Institute of Annamacharya Institute of
Technnology and Sciences, Technnology and Sciences, Technnology and Sciences,
Kadapa, India. Kadapa, India. Kadapa, India.
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Magarla Munu Swamy, Lingamgunta Swathi,

Dept. of Electronics and Dept. of Electronics and
Communication Engineering, Communication Engineering,
Annamacharya Institute of Annamacharya Institute of
Technnology and Sciences, Technnology and Sciences,
Kadapa, India. Kadapa, India.
[email protected] [email protected]

XXX-X-XXXX-XXXX-X/XX/$XX.00 ©20XX IEEE

 which can affect both human health and aquatic
ecosystems. Turbidity measures the cloudiness of
Abstract—The Advanced Water Quality
water caused by suspended particles, often
Monitoring System for Pond Management is
signaling contamination by sediments,
designed to provide real-time, remote
microorganisms, or pollutants. Temperature is
monitoring of critical water quality parameters
crucial for assessing the thermal conditions of
in aquatic environments. The system utilizes a
water, which directly influences the metabolic
network of sensors—including turbidity, TDS,
and pH sensors—to continuously measure rates of aquatic organisms and th e solubility of
water quality, with data transmitted wirelessly oxygen and other chemicals. A realtime monitoring
via LoRa technology to a central receiver. system addresses the limitations of traditional
Upon reception, the data is relayed through approaches by providing continuous, accurate,
Bluetooth to a display interface, enabling and upto-date information on water quality. Such
instant access and review through a Bluetooth a system enables immediate detection of
serial monitor. This integration of sensor contamination, allowing for timely interventions
technology with wireless communication and mitigating potential hazards. Moreover, it
ensures efficient, accurate, and user-friendly reduces the reliance on manual labor and
monitoring, facilitating timely decision-making laboratory infrastructure, making it more cost-
and improved management of pond effective and scalable for widespread deployment.
ecosystems. The system transmits data for further analysis,
visualization, and alerts when water quality
Keywords—Water quality, LoRa, Arduino parameters deviate from safe thresholds,
UNO, Bluetooth, sensor monitoring, pond providing realtime feedback for quick decision-
management. making.

II. LITERATURE SURVEY

I. INTRODUCTION
In previous research paper, a system is being
The Advanced Water Quality Monitoring
System for Pond Management addresses the need proposed, the design of a portable water quality
for efficient and real-time monitoring of water monitoring system that utilizes a low-cost
quality parameters in aquatic environments. microcontroller (Arduino) to measure parameters
Traditional methods of water testing are often such as pH, turbidity, and temperature. The
labor-intensive, time-consuming, and lack authors focus on achieving affordability without
continuous data collection capabilities. This compromising measurement accuracy. The system
is equipped with a mobile interface to provide
real-time feedback and alerts. This paper
system integrates modern sensor technology highlights the effectiveness of using inexpensive
with wireless communication to provide a reliable sensors for accurate water quality monitoring in
and automated solution. By utilizing turbidity, low-resource settings, which is highly relevant to
TDS, and pH sensors, the system continuously our project as it also aims to offer a lowcost
measures water quality and transmits the data solution. Another study focuses on a low-cost
wirelessly using LoRa technology. The received water quality monitoring system based on
data is then relayed via Bluetooth to a display Arduino, designed to monitor water parameters
interface for real-time monitoring. This approach such as pH, turbidity, and TDS. The authors
enhances water quality management, ensuring
highlight the affordability of the system and its
timely interventions to maintain optimal
conditions for aquatic life and environmental suitability for rural and underserved areas. They
sustainability. emphasize ease of implementation and scalability,
both of which are key goals for our project. The
Key parameters such as pH, turbidity, paper provides a framework for sensor integration
temperature, total dissolved solids (TDS), and and the use of microcontrollers in cost-effective
flow rate are essential indicators of water quality. environmental monitoring.This study presents the
pH levels reflect the acidity or alkalinity of water, development and implementation of an Internet of
Things (IoT)-based real-time water quality
monitoring system tailored for water treatment
plants (WTPs). The system integrates advanced
sensor technologies to continuously monitor key
water quality parameters such as pH, dissolved
oxygen (DO), total dissolved solids (TDS), and
temperature. Data collected by these sensors is
transmitted through a robust communication
network to a centralized monitoring platform that
utilizes cloud-based storage and analytics. The
system's design includes a PLC- based control
mechanism, allowing for flexible setup
modifications and the easy addition of new
monitoring parameters. The IoTbased system,
powered by a low-energy 29-W configuration,
offers accurate and reliable data with a minimal
error margin of 0.1–0.2 across various parameters.
The research highlights the system's ability to Fig 1: Framework of existing system
provide real-time alerts,
historical data logging, and remote monitoring, all
of which contribute to enhanced operational
efficiency, proactive maintenance, and informed
decision-making.

III. EXISTING SYSTEM

A novel wireless acquisition system that makes
use of theArduino (ESP32) microcontroller has
been designed by us forthe water quality
monitoring system that we have presented.This
cutting-edge instrument is designed to provide
accurate remote measurements of important
Fig 2: Aqua Spec’s App showing obtained values
parameters relating towater quality, such as
turbidity, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS),and pH. Some models use Wi-Fi or GSM-based
The system collects data from several locations communication, which may suffer from high
throughout the pond by making use of three power consumption and limited coverage in
individual sensors. The fact that this system may remote areas. Additionally, manual water testing
be integrated with an aquatic boat is a significant kits are widely used but are labour-intensive and
advantage. This integration makes it possible to do not provide real-time data. Other advanced
collect comprehensive samples from the pond’s solutions involve IoT-based monitoring systems
center as well as its sides, which improves the that use cloud integration, but they can be costly
accuracy of water quality analysis as a whole. The and dependent on stable internet connections.
proposed water quality monitoring system senses
the data pH, Turbidity, and, TDS data of the pond
and transfers data to the cloud can be assessed by
the AquaSpecs app. Fig 1 shows the framework of
the proposed water quality monitoring system.For IV. PROPOSED SYSTEM
testing purposes, this device has been tested in The proposed Advanced Water Quality
four ponds in Chhattisgarh i.e. Birkona Pond, Monitoring System for Pond Management
Budha Pond, Dagania Pond, and, Kushalpur Pond. introduces a more efficient and cost-effective
approach using LoRa technology for long-range,
low-power communication. This system integrates
key water quality sensors with an Arduino UNO,
ensuring continuous monitoring of water
parameters. The collected data is transmitted
wirelessly to a LoRa receiver, which then relays
the information via Bluetooth to a Bluetooth serial
monitor for real-time visualization. An LCD
display provides on-site readings, and buzzers
trigger alerts for critical water conditions. The
system is designed for stable operation, enhancing
remote monitoring capabilities and making it a
more reliable and scalable solution for effective
pond management.
Fig 3 and Fig 4 defines the relationships between
different components.Fig 3 describes the
transmission od data between the sensors to Fig 4: Block Diagram of Receiver side
microcontroller then to LCD Display.Fig 4
demonstrates the information of LoRa transmitter
LCD Display to LoRa Receiver.Finally to the real V. APPLICATION
time monitoring display with the help of bluetooth The water quality monitoring system using LoRa
connectivity. For deploying the Source code in module has numerous applications across various
the system it must be in C/C++ language.Arduino sectors, including monitoring water quality in
IDE and Embedded C applications are utilized rivers, lakes, and oceans to detect pollution and
for compilation and code deployment in the ensure aquatic life preservation. It is also used in
system. industrial settings to monitor waste water
treatment and discharge, ensuring compliance
with regulatory standards and reducing
environmental impact. In agricultural areas, the
system helps detect water pollution from
fertilizers and pesticides, enabling farmers to
adopt sustainable practices and optimize crop
yields. Additionally, it is applied in urban areas to
monitor drinking water quality, ensuring safe
consumption and public health, and in rural areas
to monitor groundwater quality, providing
valuable insights for resource management. The
system is also used in research and development
to study water quality patterns, identify trends,
and develop predictive models, as well as in
environmental monitoring to track the impact of
climate change on water quality and ecosystems.
Furthermore, it is utilized in flood and drought
management to monitor water levels and quality,
enabling proactive measures to mitigate the
effects of extreme weather events. Overall, the
Fig 3: Block Diagram of Transmitter side
water quality monitoring system using LoRa
module is a versatile solution for ensuring water
quality and sustainability across various domains.
For clean pond water according to WHO
standards, aim for a pH between 6.5 and 8.5,
turbidity below 5 NTU, and Total Dissolved
Solids (TDS) ideally below 300 mg/L, with a
permissible limit of 500 mg/L.

VI. RESULT AND DISCUSSION

The report presents the results of our water quality
monitoring project, which aimed to assess the
current state of water quality using LoRa
technology and Bluetooth connectivity.

Fig 7: Proposed Water Quality Monitoring System

After power supply ON,sensors transmit the data

to Arduino then to the LCD Display of LoRa
Transmitter.Finally that data sent to the LCD
Display of LoRa Receiver.In that receiver it
displays which sensor value is good or not with
the values.

Fig 5 : Schematic of LoRa Transmitter

Fig 8: LCD display of LoRa Transmitter & Receiver

Fig 6 : Schematic of LoRa Receiver

Fig 5 & Fig 6 demonstrates the software execution

of water quality monitoring system.According to
Fig 9: LCD Display of LoRa Receiver
the block diagrams mentioned in Fig 3 & Fig 4
we designed the two phases i.e LoRa Transmitter
& receiver.The sensor’s data will firstly sent to
the LoRa Transmitter and then to the LoRa To get the values from the LoRa receiver LCD
Receiver. Display to a mobile terminal using the Arduino
Bluetooth control app.
Here are the steps to follow:
Step 1: Install the Arduino Bluetooth control VIII. REFERENCES
app.
Step 2: Turn on the Bluetooth in a mobile ,click [1] Barbade, M. (2019). LoRa-Based Water
on ‘Pair New Device’ and then connect to Management System. International Journal of
HC-05. Emerging Technologies and Innovative
Step 3: Open the app and connect to the H05.After Research, 6(2), 334-
showing it is connected,click on the [2] Sreenivasa, N. (2022). LoRa-Based Water
Terminal page. Quality Monitoring System. NeuroQuantology,
Step 4: Values will be display in that page. 20(15), 5796-5800.337.
[3] Teixeira, R. R., Puccinelli, J. B., Poersch, L.,
Pias, M. R., Oliveira, V. M., Janati, A., &
Paris, M. (2021). Towards
[4] Precision Aquaculture: A High Performance,
Cost-effective IoT Approach. arXiv preprint
arXiv:2105.11493.
[5] Sivakumar, R., & Venkatesan, R.
(2021).Water Quality Monitoring System for
Fisheries Using Internet of Things (IoT).
Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 1176,
012016.
[6] Pires, L. M., & Gomes, J. (2024). River
WaterQuality Monitoring Using LoRa-Based
IoT. Designs, 8(6), 127.
[7] Teh, J. S., & Hakim, M. H. (2024). Evaluation
of LoRa Network Performance for Water
Quality Monitoring Systems. Applied
Sciences, 14(16), 7136.
[8] M. Manoj, V. Dhilip Kumar, M. Arif, E.-R.
Bulai, P. Bulai, and O. Geman, ‘‘State of the
art techniques for water quality monitoring
systems for fish ponds using IoT and
underwater sensors: A review,’’ Sensors, vol.
22, no. 6, p. 2088, Mar. 2022, doi:
Fig 10: The screen of Arduino Bluetooth Control 10.3390/s22062088.
[9] Water Resources. Accessed: Nov. 18, 2023.
[Online].Available:https://cgclimatechange.co
VII. CONCLUSION AND FUTURE SCOPE m/water-resources/
The water quality monitoring system using LoRa [10] N. Kumar Koditala and P. Shekar Pandey,
and Bluetooth is effective.It provides real-time ‘‘Water quality monitoring system using IoT
monitoring of water quality parameters.Low and machine learning,’’ in Proc. Int. Conf.
power consumption, long-range communication, Res. Intell. Comput. Eng. (RICE), Aug. 2018,
and low cost are its advantages.Future scope pp. 1–5, doi: 10.1109/RICE.2018.8509050.
includes expanding to other water quality [11] K. Saravanan, E. Anusuya, R. Kumar, and L.
parameters.Integrating with other IoT systems, H. Son, ‘‘Real-time water quality monitoring
such as smart grids or cities.Using advanced using Internet of Things in SCADA,’’
technologies like AI, machine learning, or Environ. Monit. Assessment, vol. 190, no. 9,
blockchain.Developing user-friendly mobile apps pp. 1–16, Sep. 2018, doi: 10.1007/s10661-
for stakeholders.Deploying the system in different 018- 6914-x.
environments, like rivers or oceans.Collaborating [12] S. Pasika and S. T. Gandla, ‘‘Smart water
with research institutions for further studies. quality monitoring system with cost-effective
using IoT,’’ Heliyon, vol. 6,7, Jul. 2020, Art.
no. e04096,
 doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04096. 10.1109/COMPTELIX.2017.8003942.
[13] M. Niswar, S. Wainalang, A. A. Ilham, Z. [15] V. V. Daigavane and M. A. Gaikwad,
Zainuddin, Y. Fujaya, Z. Muslimin, A. W. ‘‘Water quality monitoring system based on
Paundu, S. Kashihara, and D. Fall, ‘‘IoT- IoT,’’ Adv. Wireless Mobile Commun., vol.
based water quality monitoring system for 10, no. 5,pp. 1107–1116, 2017. Access
soft-shell crab farming,’’ in Proc. IEEE
Int. Conf. Internet Things Intell. Syst.
(IOTAIS), Nov. 2018, pp. 6–9, doi:
10.1109/IOTAIS.2018.8600828.
[14] B. Das and P. C. Jain, ‘‘Real-time water [1] ugust 1987 [Digests 9th Annual Conf.
Magnetics Japan, p. 301, 1982].
quality monitoring system using Internet of [2] M. Young, The Technical Writer’s Handbook.
Things,’’ in Proc. Int. Conf. Comput., Mill Valley, CA: University Science, 1989.
Commun. Electron. (Comptelix), Jul. 2017,
IEEE conference templates contain guidance
pp. 78–82, doi: text for composing and formatting
conference papers. Please