SMART DRAINAGE MANHOLE MAINTENANCE SYSTEM USING IOT
Keywords:
Internet of Things (IoT), Float Sensor, Water Level Monitoring, Blynk IoT Application, Motor Pump Control, Smart City InfrastructureAbstract
Urban drainage systems require efficient monitoring to prevent water overflow and flooding. Conventional manhole inspection and maintenance methods are manual, time-consuming, and reactive. This paper presents a Smart Drainage Manhole Maintenance System using the Internet of Things (IoT) for real-time monitoring and automated control. The proposed system employs float sensors installed inside drainage manholes to detect water level conditions. Sensor data are transmitted wirelessly to a cloud platform and monitored through the Blynk IoT application, enabling real-time visualization and remote supervision. When the water level exceeds predefined thresholds, alerts are generated and a motor pump is automatically activated to regulate water flow and prevent overflow. The system reduces human intervention, improves response time, and enhances the reliability and safety of urban drainage management.
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