Literature Review on Turbidity Sensor and Arduino for Water Quality Measurement

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Literature Review on Turbidity Sensor and Arduino for Water
Quality Measurement
Daneshwari N. Kori, Rajashekarappa
Department of Information Science and Engineering, SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad.
(An autonomous college under Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi and Approved by All India Council
for Technical Education, New Delhi)
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ABSTRACT
Turbidity is a concept that is significant when discussing
liquids since it is crucial to understanding liquid
dynamics and is used to assess the cleanliness of the
water. How clear or hazy a liquid is depends on the
amount or degree of turbidity in it. This occurs due to
the air being compressed, which is full of numerous tiny
invisible particles that resemble white smoke. The light
waves scatter when they travel through liquids, since
these small particles are present a liquid's turbidity is
directly inversely correlated with the number of free
suspended particles, meaning that as the number of
particles raises, so will the turbidity. So let's talk about
what turbidity is and how to use an Arduino to test the
turbidity of a liquid in this lesson. It is possible to
connect a pH metre to an Arduino board and read the
pH-value of the water to further assess the water purity.
The evaluation of the degree to which suspended
particles in water reduce transparency. The TSS (Total
Suspended Solids) could be estimated using a
measurement of turbidity. To determine the condition
of the water, the Arduino turbidity sensor monitors
turbidity. TSS concentration has an impact on light
transmittance and scattering rates, which can be
employed to find out whether there are any suspended
particles in water.
Keywords: Arduino, Turbidity module, LCD.
1. INTRODUCTION
Water is a basic necessity that cannot be replaced and is
utilized for a number of things, including drinking,
making it essential for human survival. With these,
depending on its quality, Infections and human
mortality may come from water, which can either be a
source of life and good health. Drinking water utilities in
metropolitan areas and in order to safeguard water
sources from contamination, there are additional
obstacles in the way of water supply to consumer end
taps, whether intentional or unintentional. Additionally,
according to the global population of 3.4 million,
according to the World Health Organization (WHO) pass
away from water-related diseases each year, the
majority of whom are children. As a result, the
distribution system needs a method for checking the
water quality. An indicator of how foggy the water is
called as turbidity. Water with low turbidity typically
has great clarity, whereas water with high turbidity
typically has low clarity. Fine particles like silt, sludge,
and organic matter can reduce water clarity, therefore
the Arduino with turbidity sensor detects the turbidity
level to determine the quality of the water. By keeping
an eye on them, you can use the light transmittance and
scattering rate, which vary with the concentration of
TSS in the water, to find suspended particles in the
water. The turbidity sensor measures the water as a
result, and the findings of the measurement—water
clarity, cloudiness, and dirtiness—are presented on the
LCD panel.
2. LITERATURE SURVEY
Four physicochemical characteristics of water, including
pH, temperature, turbidity, and electrical conductivity,
can be evaluated by an Arduino-based monitoring
system [1] to check for possible water pollution. The
system just has the sensor-node and the sink-node. The
sensor-node handles data collecting, pre-processing,
wireless data transmission, data storage, data
presentation on an LCD and in a ThingSpeak channel, as
well as notices through SMS. While the sink-node
handles sensor node data receipt, data presentation on
an LCD screens and every time it is determined that the
water is unsafe to drink, alert mechanisms using a
buzzer are activated. A sensor device operated by a
microprocessor [2] may monitor a variety of parameters,
comprising the electrical conductivity of the water
sample, pH, turbidity, and temperature. Getting rid of as
many disparities as possible for each metric is the key
goal, provides a more efficient data collection method
and lowers the proportion of error, low-cost alternative
device that integrates four water parameters into a
single unit. The outcomes indicate the following for each
parameter, the maximum percentage of errors: pH level:
2.106%, conductivity: 3.723%, temperature: 0%, and
turbidity: 3.964%. In conclusion, the prototype was
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successful in creating a trustworthy water quality
measuring tool that is accurate and precise for use in all
water quality applications.Monitoring water quality is
necessary and provide online data about it, the analysis
is done. Several sensors, including PH-value and
turbidity sensors, are coupled to a microcontroller from
the Arduino family [3] determining the water's quality.
The GSM module is associated with the Arduino,
additionally, the Arduino software includes embedded C.
Through a microcontroller and WiFi, a remote sensor
organization will send data continuously. Data is sent to
the web-page connected to the microcontroller through
the internet using the WiFi module. The website
displays all available data on water purity and analyses
it using graphs, pie charts, and tables with values.
Customers can access this information through a web
page application and can access it from anywhere at any
time when we transfer it to the cloud. The system that
continuously checks the water quality [4] with the aid of
numerous sensors in order to make the process more
efficient and cost-effective. We measured the pH level,
conductivity, temperature, and water turbidity utilizing
pH, conductivity, and sensors technology. The data
collected in the sensors could be used to determine
whether there are contaminants in the water. The
Arduino delivered the data gathered by the various
sensors to the microcontroller, who subsequently
passed it to the Android app through a Wi-Fi module. To
ensure that there is clean water, the monitoring system
for water quality continuously assesses the impurity
content of water supplies. The Smart Water Quality
Monitoring (SWQM) system [5], which is Internet of
Things (IoT) based, aids in the continuous measuring of
water condition based on temperature, pH, electric
conductivity, and turbidity qualities. Four distinct
sensors are connected to an Arduino uno in order to
determine the water parameters. A desktop application
based on the.NET framework receives the extracted
sensor data and compares it to WHO benchmark values.
The suggested SWQM system can accurately assess the
water properties using a rapid forest binary classifier to
decide whether the test water sample is fit for human
consumption or not based on the observed data.By
identifying metal content and turbidity, a semi-real time
system created with an Arduino [6] on the IoT is being
developed as a clean water quality monitoring system.
Water turbidity is being monitored by a turbidity sensor.
As a metal level detector, system electrode. The
Thingspeak web service will receive real-time data
delivery with an average delay of 12.5secs and the WiFi
ESP 8266-01 module's ability to connect to a WiFi
hotspot network at a distance of up to 22 metres. Water
Quality Monitoring System powered by IoT automation
[7]. The various sensors are employed to keep track of
the various aspects of water. A GSM module is
incorporated for remote data monitoring, and Arduino
is utilized throughout the system to connect the sensors.
Solar energy powers the entire system. The tool can be
used to check the water quality. It has the ability to
continuously monitor various bodies of the water. We
are demonstrating the conception and production of a
cost-effective technology for continuous water
monitoring. The device may also measure additional
physical and chemical properties of the water. The
apparatus is made up of the following modules:
temperature, pH sensor, turbidity sensor, and TDS
sensor. Every sensor is linked to Arduino. To transfer
the signal to the GSM module, Arduino transforms it into
a format that is usable by the system. The GSM Module
will use an IOT platform to transfer sensed data to smart
devices and the cloud. The outcome is accessible on a
daily, weekly, or monthly basis. Wireless Sensor
Networks (WSN) technology [8] is used in a solar PV-
based system for precise water quality monitoring. A pH
sensor (SKU: SEN0169), a turbidity sensor (SKU:
SEN0189), and a temperature sensor (SKU: DS18B20)
are the three sensors that the system hardware employs.
For communication and monitoring purposes, these
sensors are linked to Arduino, GSM, and LCD via liquid
crystal displays (LCD). These sensors gather the
necessary data (temperature, turbidity, and pH) and
send it to Arduino, where it is shown on the LCD. In
order to monitor the situation, measured data are sent
via GSM. The system's power source is a solar panel, and
a lead-acid battery gives it autonomy. Due to the lack of
a grid, this enables system application in remote places.
the development of a affordable system for IOT
monitoring water quality in real-time [9]. In order to
measure the physical and chemical properties of the
water, a system made up of multiple sensors is used.
The water's parameters, such as its temperature, PH,
turbidity, and flow sensor, can all be measured. The core
controller has the ability to process the measured values
from the sensors. The Arduino model can function as a
core controller. Using a WI-FI setup, the sensor data
may finally be accessed online. The IoT [10] is being
used for the creation and expansion of an affordable,
real-time water eminence computer system. Calculating
the water's characteristics, such as its temperature, pH,
and turbidity. Over time, different devices are used in
the centrally organized system to gather the monitored
criteria. The sensor output data is transmitted to the
relevant authority via the WiFi infrastructure in order to
move the water quality along with further steps. The
Water quality monitoring using an Arduino-based
sensor system [11]. A straightforward prototype with a
microcontroller and several attached sensors was used
to run weekly on-site tests at various daily intervals. The
system was discovered to function consistently,
however it is dependent on human intervention and
prone to data inconsistencies. However, the system
offers a strong basis for future development projects
falling under the same category, elevating the system to
the degree of IoT. The IoT-based technology for

monitoring water quality [12] aims to determine the
water's quality—specifically, how its pH content
varies—and to communicate that information to the
appropriate authorities. At the municipal water tanks
and the drinking water reservoir. In order to do it, a
GSM module and an Arduino board are both being used.
For constant monitoring of the water parameters, we
use a led display. Finally, the user receives a notice
about the water's pH level. By sending sensor data to the
cloud for worldwide water quality monitoring, we
expand on this idea. IoT-based [13] water quality
monitoring contributes to the improvement of all living
creatures' health and living conditions while assisting in
the fight against environmental problems. By utilizing
IoT devices like NodeMCU, the system continuously
analyses on water adequacy. NodeMCU's built-in Wi-Fi
module is attached, enabling internet connectivity and
transferring sensor data measurements to the Cloud.
The prototype was created with the intention of
counting the number of pollutants present in the water.
The quality of water from aquatic bodies is evaluated
using a variety of factors that are measured by a number
of sensors. Deep learning techniques are applied to the
results, which are saved in the cloud, to determine
whether the water is acceptable. In the system used to
monitor water quality, new technologies like IoT-based,
machine learning, and cloud computing are utilized [14],
which can replace the current method of quality control.
This serves to protect residents of rural areas from a
number of harmful conditions. Extremely high pH levels
in swimming pool water can seriously affect users' eyes
and skin. Since these activities must be carried out
manually, the Seberang Jaya Public Swimming Pool's
current method for measuring the pH of the water is
ineffective for checking the water quality. The Smart
Water Quality Monitoring System (SWQMS) [15] was
designed and the statistical methods DOE and ANOVA
were used to evaluate the variables affecting pH value
and swimming pool temperature. The experiment's
findings indicate that despite time of day having an
impact on pool water temperature, pool volume, the pH
value is unaffected by time of day or interactions
between them. The crab farming water quality
monitoring system [16] uses IoT-based technology to
warn a farmer to maintain acceptable levels of water
quality in the pond. This results in a better output of soft
shell crab and a higher rate of crab survival. Our
proposed system uses a wireless sensor network
powered by LoRa and the lightweight Message Queuing
Telemetry Transport (MQTT) protocol to send messages
between tiny embedded devices, mobile devices, and
sensors. In the system, sensor nodes act as publishers,
whereas mobile client devices and Raspberry Pi MQTT
brokers act as subscribers. The sensor nodes are
constructed using compact embedded electronics, a
LoRa wireless interface, and water quality sensors
comprising pH, salinity, and temperature sensors. To
enable anyone to view the water quality values remotely,
we also built up a web-based monitoring tool with a
node-red dashboard. IoT-based system [17] that can
effectively send data on the level of pollutant and water
quality as well as detect environmental conditions. A
soil probe that detects metal, chemical, and
hydrocarbon levels in the soil can be used to monitor
soil contamination. Sensors for detecting pH,
conductivity, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, and other
parameters can also be used to assess the water quality
of the rivers, ponds, etc. in the area of interest. An IoT-
based system's design, development, and
implementation will help the authorities take the
essential steps to manage waste effectively in the
impacted area. Bluetooth technology and the MCU
(Micro-programmed Control Unit) [18]. The
ATMega328P chip-based Arduino development board
serves as the central component of this design, makes
use of sensors to gauge pH-value, turbidity, conductivity,
and water temperature. Through Bluetooth, the
measured data is transmitted to the smartphone, where
any problematic values are prompted. The test findings
demonstrate that the system can accurately and quickly
acquire data on water quality parameters, and that its
general operation is steady, making it appropriate for
numerous applications involving water quality
monitoring.
SI
No.
Devices Used Space Result/
Accuracy
[1] Arduino, sensor node, pH,
Turbidity, physico
chemical
parameters, sink node,
Temperature, ThingSpeak,
Electrical conductivity.
Testing on
the drinking
water
97%
[2] Temperature sensor,
conductivity sensor,
turbidity sensor, analogue
pH metre sensor, Arduino,
LCD display.
Testing on
the water
samples in
the glass.
98.09%
[3] GSM and cloud storage, a
microcontroller, a PH
sensor, a turbidity sensor,
and a wifi module.
Examination
of the water
samples.
99%
[4] PH-Sensor, Turbidity
Sensor, Conductivity
Sensor, Arduino Uno
Board, Wi-Fi Module.
Analyzing the
water
samples.
more
accurate
resulting.
[5] Fast forest binary
classifier, arduino-uno, pH,
electric conductivity, and
turbidity.
Testing using
the water
sample from
the glass.
accuratel
y
resulting.

[6] Smart phone, MCU
Arduino, Bluetooth
module, pH sensor,
turbidity sensor,
conductivity sensor, and
temperature sensor.
Testing on
the water
sample.
Stable
results.
[7] ATMega8535
microcontroller, Turbidity
Sensor, Arduino, TDS
Sensor.
Testing on
Drinking
Water, Well
Water and
Citarum River
Water.
97.9%.
[8] Arduino UNO, LCD Display,
GSM Module, Smart Phone,
pH Sensor, Temperature
Sensor, Turbidity and
conductivity sensors are
used.
Testing on
the water
samples.
accuratel
y
resulting.
[9] Smart Phone, GSM module,
A LCD, a Buck converter, a
rechargeable valve-
regulated lead acid battery,
pH, turbidity, and
temperature sensors, as
well as an Arduino UNO,
complete the system.
Testing on
the water
samples.
accuratel
y
resulting.
[10] Temperature, pH,
turbidity, flow, and WI-FI
modules are all included in
the Ardurino model.
Analyzing the
water sample.
accuratel
y
resulting.
[11] Arduino, Wi-Fi module, pH,
temperature, and turbidity
sensors are some of the
sensors used.
Examination
of the water
sample.
accuratel
y
resulting.
[12] Arduino, turbidity sensor,
temperature sensor, pH
sensor, total dissolved
solids sensor.
Testing using
a sample of
stream water.
accuratel
y
resulting.
[13] Arduino, GSM Module, pH
sensor, LCD.
Testing on
the bottle
water sample.
accuratel
y
resulting.
[14] Node MCU ESP8266, Wi-Fi
Module, Soil moisture
sensor, CO2, pH, Dissolved
oxygen, and CO2 sensor.
Testing on
the water
sample.
More
accuratel
y
resulting.
[15] Wi-Fi module, Arduino, pH,
temperature, and turbidity
sensors.
Testing on
water sample.
Stable
resulting.
[16] NodeMCU, pH Sensor,
Temperature Sensor,
SWQMS System, Mobile
phone and personal
computer.
Testing on
Swimming
pool water.
accuratel
y
resulting.
[17] Embedded devices, a
Raspberry Pi MQTT
broker, and a LoRa
wireless interface are used
to monitor the quality of
the water, including
temperature, pH, and
salinity sensors.
Testing on
Soft-Shell
Crab Farming
water.
accuratel
y
resulting.
[18] pH, conductivity, dissolved
oxygen, turbidity, soil
monitoring sensor, solar
panel, Zigbee, and Wi-Fi.
Testing on
Fresh water
Canal and
Open Well.
accuratel
y
resulting.
3. CONCLUSION
Researchers can forecast natural processes in the
environment, gain knowledge from them, and identify
how humans affect an ecosystem by using the Water
Quality Monitoring (WQM). In addition to helping with
restoration projects, these measurement efforts can
guarantee that environmental regulations are being met.
The WQM, which makes use of IoT technologies, must be
a practical and effective system for tracking drinking
water quality.
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