Assessment of Spring Water Security for Small Community Using Internet of Things (IoT)

The securing of clean and sustainable water sources is a fundamental entitlement of individuals and an essential factor in the sustained advancement of societies. Alternative water resources, springs can serve as a primary water source for small, remote communities. The preservation of the security and quality of spring water is of the highest priority. This study provides an assessment of the security of spring water resources within the community, facilitated through the utilization of an Internet of Things (IoT) monitoring system. The study aimed to assess the variations in temperature, turbidity, pH, TDS, and electrical conductivity of spring water on the NDUM campus over the course of a day, specifically during the morning, afternoon, and evening periods. The monitoring was conducted over a span of one year to capture potential patterns and changes. The obtained data is sent to the cloud by using an IoT-based ThingSpeak application to monitor the quality of water. As a result of the collected data, the system provides an efficient water quality parameter monitoring system, and early warning can be taken to reduce any harmful effects to the environment. The outcome of this study may contribute to the proposal of a new way of monitoring water quality on campus by using a real-time system. In addition, the outcome also provides baseline information about water quality for the welfare of society and supports the green campus campaign, which may also help in future water security and sustainability planning for the NDUM campus area.