Review Paper on Water Monitoring and Leakage Detection

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) | Volume VI, Issue III, March 2019 | ISSN 2321–2705

Review Paper on Water Monitoring and Leakage Detection

Prof. Yuvaraj T, Nithin Krishna, Poojary Manish, Priya Naik, Varsha P

Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, AIET, Mijar, Karnataka, India

Abstract:- Water is one of the most important natural resources essential for survival and it is supplied to cities through pipelines from water sources such has rivers and lakes. Non Revenue Water (NRW) is the amount of water which has been produced and lost before reaching the customer. It may be due to leaks, illegal connection and faulty meters.
Bearing in mind that water leakage is a global issue that has already grown to become a critical issue in many areas, the main objective of the paper is to develop a leak and water monitoring system, using the concept of IoT, flow sensor that can be used for detecting the leak and solenoid valves placed in different parts of pipeline cam obstruct the water flow until the defective part of the pipeline is repaired. And further the leak occurred shall be informed to concerned authorities wirelessly.

I. INTRODUCTION

Water is vitally important to every aspect of our lives. Water represents a primary necessity for living things and is essential for agriculture, industry etc. Water management plays an important role in the society. In modern world, water leakage is considered as one of the largest and most serious problem. In developing country like India, loss of water in domestic sector on account of leakage is approximately 30 to 40% of the total flow in the distribution. By using water monitoring system, we avoid the water wastage, power consumption and easily preserved water for next generation.
Water pipelines leak detection; pipeline systems are responsible for transporting vital materials such as water, oil and gas. Any leakage in the pipe causes major financial losses and possible environmental damages. Leaks in water pipes may allow contaminants to enter water systems thereby reducing water quality and threatening the health of water users.
Leakage detection has historically assumed that all leaks rise to the surface and are visible. Leakages are mainly caused by generally aged and consequently breakable water distribution infrastructures. As pipes are not directly visible and accessible, the identification of leakages is not obvious. Losses from water supply system force water agencies to draw more water from lakes and streams there by putting more stress on aquatic ecosystems.

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