Solutions based on IoT (Internet of Things) technology offer considerable help in water economy management. As part of the activities of the T IoT LAB at the SGGW Arboretum, we’ve installed devices that allow us to measure water flow, monitor water levels in bodies of water, and even regulate water flow remotely. Continuous measurement of parameters allows us to react to any changes, e.g. dangerous water level changes in the reservoir, and make decisions accordingly. Measuring water flow allows us to continually monitor water consumption and facilitates efficient use, especially thanks to the automation of this process with the use of special valves that regulate water flow automatically.
When it comes to bodies of water, monitoring water quality is also extremely important, as it impacts both organisms living within a given water environment as well as the entire surrounding ecosystem. Constant monitoring of parameters such as suspension concentration (turbidity), dissolved oxygen, temperature, conductivity, pH or certain chemical compounds provides an early warning in case of potential threats and helps maintain water quality.
