A Prototype for an Intelligent Water Management System for Household Use.

Area of Science:

• Environmental Science
• Computer Science
• Engineering

Background:

• Global water scarcity poses a significant threat to sustainability.
• Current water management strategies require enhanced efficiency and effectiveness.
• Limited technological frameworks exist for intelligent domestic water management.

Purpose of the Study:

• To propose and validate a novel technological architecture for intelligent domestic water management.
• To leverage digital technologies like the Internet of Things and cloud computing for improved water efficiency.
• To address the gap in existing literature regarding smart home water solutions.

Main Methods:

• Development of a layered architectural model for domestic water management.
• Implementation of a prototype system integrating Internet of Things (IoT) devices and cloud computing.
• Validation of the proposed solution through a practical use case and testing.

Main Results:

• The developed prototype demonstrated a positive impact on water management effectiveness and efficiency.
• The layered architecture successfully met the specific needs of household water usage.
• The study provides a foundational model for intelligent water management systems.

Conclusions:

• The proposed intelligent water management system offers a viable solution to enhance domestic water efficiency.
• Digital technologies are crucial for addressing water scarcity challenges.
• Future work will focus on security, energy, and traffic optimization.