Arvin Anthony S. Araneta, International Journal of Computer Science and Mobile Computing, Vol.11 Issue.3, March- 2022, pg. 152-165
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International Journal of Computer Science and Mobile Computing
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IJCSMC, Vol. 11, Issue. 3, March 2022, pg.152 – 165
Design of an Arduino-Based Water
Quality Monitoring System
Arvin Anthony S. Araneta, DMT
College of Computer Studies, Eastern Samar State University – Salcedo Campus
Salcedo, Eastern Samar, 6807 Philippines
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47760/ijcsmc.2022.v11i03.017
ABSTRACT
In agricultural cultivation, water is a critical climatic element. It has an impact on the growth and
development of plants. Their abundance or shortage can lead to a good harvest, a lower yield, or even
failure. Water quality testing is an essential part of environmental monitoring. When water quality is
inadequate, it has an impact on agricultural life as well as the biological system as a whole. The
researcher decided to design, build, and test a device that would enable real-time water monitoring
based on this concept. After five months of research and development at Eastern Samar State
University Salcedo Campus, the device was finished. The Arduino-based Water Monitoring System is
entirely functional and can detect sensor readings from four parameters, including temperature, pH,
turbidity, and electrical conductivity. According to the experiment results and the system usability test,
it can now be deployed. The gadget also has an ESP32 included in it, which can transfer data through
WIFI and Bluetooth. The device was practical and usable because it complied with the specifications.
When paired with the Water Quality Mobile Application, the device is compatible with a 5-volt power
bank and works well. The researcher suggests that digital sensors be considered because the gadget
employs analog sensors, and reading is completely dependent on the type of sensor used. Additional
testing, such as monitoring the ammonia level and dissolved oxygen, can be done while considering
the device power requirements and overall design.
Keywords: Arduino Device, Water Quality Monitoring, developmental design, smart agriculture,
Internet-of-Things
I. INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
Republic Act (R.A.) No. 9275 (2004), titled "An Act Providing for a Comprehensive
Water Quality Management and Other Purposes," otherwise called the Philippine Clean
Water Act of 2004 (CWA), was marked by previous President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on
March 22, 2004. With its Implementing Rules and Regulation (IRR) contained in the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Administrative Order (A.O.)
No. 2005-10. The law applies to water quality administration in all water bodies. It