Water_Turbidity_Detector_UNO
Water Quality Monitoring using Turbidity Sensor & Arduino UNO
Water quality monitoring is crucial for ensuring safe and clean water in various applications such as drinking water, aquaculture, and industrial processes. One key parameter for assessing water quality is turbidity, which measures the cloudiness or haziness of water caused by suspended particles. High turbidity can indicate the presence of pollutants and harmful microorganisms.
In this project, we use an Arduino UNO and a turbidity sensor to monitor water quality. The turbidity sensor measures the turbidity level of the water and sends the data to the Arduino. The Arduino processes this data and displays the turbidity level on an LCD screen. Additionally, the data can be transmitted to a virtual terminal for logging and analysis.
Project Demonstration
https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/50e04f4d-edc7-4488-acf8-e6c56ea660ad
Introduction:
Turbidity Sensor Working Principle:
When light passes through a certain amount of water, the amount of light penetration depends on the amount of dirt in the water. As the amount of dirt increases, the light that penetrates the water sample decreases, and the turbidity sensor measures the amount of light transmitted to calculate the turbidity of the wash water. Inside the sensor is an infrared pair tube. When light passes through a certain amount of water, the amount of light transmitted depends on the degree of contamination of the water. The dirtier the water, the less light is transmitted.
The turbidity unit is measured in NTU “Nephelometric Turbidity Units” which is global standard. The larger the turbidity is, the cloudy of the sample is. Turbidity sensor connects to the microcontroller through an analog to digital converter through this A to D converter.
Circuit Diagram
Applications:
- Drinking Water Monitoring: Ensures the safety and cleanliness of drinking water by continuously monitoring turbidity levels.
- Aquaculture: Maintains optimal water quality in fish tanks and ponds to promote healthy growth of aquatic organisms.
- Environmental Monitoring: Assesses the quality of natural water bodies such as rivers and lakes, helping to detect pollution and take corrective measures.
- Industrial Processes: Monitors water quality in various industrial applications to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and maintain the efficiency of processes.
- Wastewater Treatment: Monitors the effectiveness of wastewater treatment processes by measuring the turbidity of treated water.
Conclusion:
This project provides a simple and effective way to monitor water quality using an Arduino and a turbidity sensor. By continuously measuring and displaying turbidity levels, it helps ensure water safety and quality in various applications.
References:
- https://www.electroniclinic.com/turbidity-sensor-with-arduino-for-water-quality-monitoring-turbidity-meter/
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