SMART WATERFLOW AND PIPELINE LEAKAGE DETECTION USING IOT AND ARDUINO UNO

Water scarcity and leakage losses remain major concerns for urban water supply systems, primarily due to aging pipelines and unmonitored infrastructure. Leveraging the Internet of Things (IoT) provides an efficient pathway to address these issues through intelligent sensing and automation. This paper introduces a smart water leak detection and monitoring framework that utilizes Arduino UNO and associated sensors to continuously analyze flow variations across pipeline sections. The system operates in real time, comparing flow data from inlet and outlet points to detect discrepancies that indicate leakage. Upon identification of abnormal flow conditions, instant alerts are transmitted to the users mobile device via wireless communication. The proposed architecture ensures proactive maintenance, minimizes water wastage, and supports efficient resource management. By integrating microcontrollers, communication modules, and data-driven control, this IoT-enabled approach contributes to the development of sustainable and smart urban water networks.