Groundwater is a vital source of drinking water in rural areas of Pakistan, with many relying on wells to get a critical resource. Recent drought in Pakistan has impact the amount and quality of the groundwater that so many need. With the depletion of canals, groundwater aquifers are vital for drinking water and agricultural uses. There is a lack of awareness of this issues throughout Pakistan, though the country may be coming upon a groundwater crisis.
To combat this issue, a team of students from the IEEE ComSoc Karachi Chapter have joined with the Mashriq Foundation to create an Internet of Things (IoT) device that monitors the quality of groundwater. They also aim to educate the community on effective water usage.
The sensor device collects data including the level of rainfall, the PH of the groundwater, water flow, temperature, water-usage, etc. The data that the device collects is then displayed for the education of the community that is using the water to encourage proper use and conservation. This also aims to show the population that emerging technologies are instrumental in protecting the environment.
At the completion of the project, it will be continued on with the help of the Mashriq Foundation. The devices will be remotely monitored by the team.
This project was made possible by a $9,500.00 grant from EPICS in IEEE.