Development of an Automated Floating Water Filter Device Using Hollow Fibers

Despite the advancements in irrigation systems, many communities in the Philippines still use deep-well hand pumps to draw water from a groundwater source. Water drawn from this pump typically contains rust due to wear-and-tear and metal corrosion. To aid with this issue, this study aims to provide a solution to filter rust from the water so they can have clean water for non-drinking purposes. Specifically, an Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled device that serves as an automated floating water filter using hollow fibers as the filtration system is proposed. The proposed system shall serve as a means to notify users of water quality for possible preventive measures and maintenance work. This device will ease the trouble of unwanted particles and provide ease to residents using the manual pumping well.