Author: am3lue
The Automated Water Billing System is designed to simplify water billing and consumption monitoring using a combination of RFID technology and microcontroller-based controls. The system offers a user-friendly, automated solution for managing water usage in real-time.
- 🔖 RFID Tags and Readers: Each user is assigned an RFID card that holds account and balance data.
- 🧠 Arduino MEGA: Acts as the central control system, managing water flow and reading RFID data.
- 📡 NodeMCU ESP (Wi-Fi Module): Provides Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing users to interact with the system via a local webpage.
- 🚿 Solenoid Valves: Controls water flow based on the user's balance, opening or closing automatically.
- Water Access: Users tap their RFID card, and the system checks the available balance.
- Flow Control: If the balance is sufficient, the solenoid valve opens to allow water to flow.
- Usage Monitoring: The Arduino MEGA continuously monitors water consumption and updates the user’s balance.
- Balance Recharge: Users can easily top-up their water balance through a locally hosted webpage using the NodeMCU's Wi-Fi connectivity.
- Auto Shutoff: If the balance runs out, the system automatically shuts off the water supply.
- 📊 Automated Billing: Automatically tracks water usage and deducts from the user’s prepaid balance.
- 💻 Wi-Fi Recharging: Easy balance recharge through a web interface accessible from any Wi-Fi-enabled device.
- 🏘️ Scalable Design: Suitable for individual homes or larger complexes, ensuring flexibility in deployment.
- 🔋 Energy Efficient: Designed with low-power components for sustainable, long-term operation.
- User-Friendly: Simple system for users to monitor and manage their water usage.
- Eco-Friendly: Prevents water waste by limiting consumption based on prepaid balance.
- Cost-Effective: Reduces administrative overhead by automating the billing process.
- Arduino MEGA – Main control unit for system operations.
- NodeMCU ESP – Provides Wi-Fi capabilities for web access and balance management.
- RFID Readers and Tags – Used to identify and authenticate users.
- Solenoid Valves – Controls the flow of water based on the user’s balance.
- Custom Web Interface – Hosted locally for easy balance recharging.
- 📱 Mobile App Integration: Allowing users to manage their account and top up their balance via a mobile app.
- 📈 Usage Analytics: Provide users with insights into their water usage habits over time.
- 🌍 Smart City Integration: Expand the system for broader applications in smart cities or larger municipal water management systems.
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
Developed with ❤️ by am3lue