Effective Water Management System for Boreholes

In many rural areas of South Africa, clean running water remains inaccessible for most communities. As a result, residents frequently turn to alternative water sources, such as boreholes, in the absence of sustainable water options. However, the utilization of boreholes sometimes poses a risk of waterborne diseases for those who consume the water, as occasional contamination may occur due to geological conditions within the boreholes. This paper focuses on implementing a water management system for boreholes to provide clean drinkable water. The primary objective of this project is to develop a solar-powered, efficient water management system based on the Internet of Things (IoT). The paper also discusses the design process, from generating ideas/concepts to selecting the final system development. A comparison with existing designs demonstrates that the proposed concepts outperform in terms of specified criteria, including affordability, ease of assembly, disassembly, and maintainability.