Automatic Telemonitoring Systems for Chlorine Level in Potable Water at Treatment Plants Belonging to Small Rural Communities Located in Ecuadorian Territory

This project addresses the critical need to monitor drinking water quality, especially in isolated rural communities in Ecuador relying on small water treatment plants ("Juntas de Agua"). Current monitoring is manual, periodic, and costly, leading to insufficient frequency for public health assurance. The main objective is to design and implement an automatic, remote monitoring system to measure free residual chlorine. The methodology involves studying the state-of-the-art in measurement techniques and cloud storage, followed by the design, implementation, and rigorous testing of the system's hardware and software. This development aims to reduce the high operational costs associated with traditional monitoring and increase the frequency and reliability of water health surveillance, thereby ensuring safer access to vital water for these populations.<br/><br/><b>Goal</b>: <br/>Develop an automatic monitoring system that allows for remote knowledge of the free residual chlorine level present in water intended for human consumption.<br/><br/><b>Research lines</b>: <br/>Smart cities