Autonomous Chlorination and Monitoring System for Rural Potabilization Plants with IoT Connectivity

This project addresses the inadequate water disinfection in rural Ecuadorian communities, where manual sodium hypochlorite dosing poses public health risks. It proposes the development of a low-cost autonomous system integrating electrochemical sensors, microcontrollers, and IoT connectivity (LoRa/LTE) for the measurement, automatic dosing, and remote monitoring of residual free chlorine. The methodology includes designing embedded hardware and a web/mobile platform for data management, enabling water boards to supervise supply quality in real-time. The system aims to standardize chlorine levels according to WHO recommendations (0.2 - 0.5 mg/L), reducing variability and inefficient chemical usage. As a result, the project expects to deliver a replicable and sustainable solution that strengthens community self-management and contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 3, 6, and 9). The project features an interdisciplinary and collaborative approach between universities in Ecuador, Spain, and Germany, ensuring technical viability and the scalability of the proposal in vulnerable contexts.<br/><br/><b>Goal</b>: <br/>To design and implement a low-cost autonomous system for chlorination and monitoring of drinking water in rural areas using IoT technologies. The goal is to ensure safe residual chlorine levels and improve community water management.<br/><br/><b>Research lines</b>: <br/>Cloud Computing