Drinking Water Quality Detection in Rural Districts of Gurugram: Cost-effective Sensors and IoT Integration

International Journal of Computer Science and Engineering

© 2025 by SSRG - IJCSE Journal

Volume 12 Issue 6

Year of Publication : 2025

Authors : Harshit Sanghi

10.14445/23488387/IJCSE-V12I6P103

How to Cite?

Harshit Sanghi, "Drinking Water Quality Detection in Rural Districts of Gurugram: Cost-effective Sensors and IoT Integration," SSRG International Journal of Computer Science and Engineering , vol. 12,  no. 6, pp. 16-22, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488387/IJCSE-V12I6P103

Abstract:

Water quality is a major issue in rural Gurugram, Haryana, owing to groundwater pollution, ecosystem degradation, and inadequate management strategies. In the present investigation, water quality at locations Hari Nagar and KTC Camp is evaluated through the examination of the major parameters such as pH, turbidity, Dissolved Oxygen (DO), conductivity, and Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) to evaluate potability and detect pollution sources. An IoT-based system was used to collect and analyse real-time data to address delays in traditional monitoring. Hari Nagar depicted fairly safe water quality, wherein pH (6.21), conductivity (0.07mS/cm) and DO (1 mg/L) were within acceptable norms, though TDS (104.97 mg/L) and turbidity (47.4 NTU) had a marginal increase beyond BIS standards. Compared to this, KTC Camp showed severe contamination, which included high turbidity (45.57 NTU), high conductivity (0.44mS/cm), and high TDS (675.79 mg/L), making the water undrinkable unless treated. pH (7.52) and DO(1 mg/L) were in acceptable range. The IoT system effectively facilitated real-time monitoring, early anomaly detection, and timely action. This method presents a scalable, low-cost approach for ongoing water quality management in at-risk rural communities.

Keywords:

Drinking water quality, Sensors, IoT integration, Total Dissolved Solids, Dissolved Oxygen.

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