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Dataset for a wireless sensor network based drinking-water quality monitoring and notification system
Mhambi Phila Philadephian Sithole1, Nnamdi I Nwulu1, Eustace M Dogo1
1Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Science, University of Johannesburg, South Africa.
Data in Brief
|December 3, 2019
Summary
This study monitored water quality using sensors to assess risks from common contaminants like soil and salt. Results provide crucial data for understanding water safety and consumption risks based on WHO and DWA standards.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Analytical Chemistry
- Water Resource Management
Background:
- Assessing drinking water quality is crucial for public health.
- Standardized water quality parameters are essential for risk assessment.
- Understanding the impact of common contaminants is vital for water safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present experimental data on water quality monitoring.
- To evaluate the risk associated with common water contaminants.
- To compare sensor readings against established water quality standards.
Main Methods:
- Conducted ten experiments with five common contaminants (soil, salt, washing powder, chlorine, vinegar) and their combinations.
- Utilized sensors to measure pH, turbidity, flow rate, and conductivity.
- Calculated water consumption risk (CR) against WHO and DWA standards.
Main Results:
- Collected and analyzed sensor data for various contaminant levels.
- Quantified deviations from safe water quality standards.
- Determined error measurements based on repeated experimental trials.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a comprehensive dataset for water quality analysis.
- Established a method for calculating consumption risk based on sensor data.
- Highlighted the importance of monitoring common contaminants for safe water supply.
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