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How We Used IoT to Monitor Domestic Water Usage
The Kihumo Community Hub, like many residents in Kihumo village, are connected to water mains from the Kikuyu Water Company and store water in robust tanks. We piloted a water monitoring project using the Internet of Things to help us reduce water consumption. This is our story

All across homesteads in Kenya, a ubiquitous feature is the black polyethylene water tank (left). Strategically mounted on the terminal end of roof gutters or atop platforms, these tanks represent the quest by households across the country to secure their water from rainwater harvesting or unreliable water mains supply.

This growing demand for safe water storage solutions has led to the establishment of manufacturing juggernauts which have dominated the local market with household brands such as KenTank, Jumbo Tank,

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Top: A polyethylene water tank

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Items Required
  • Ultrasonic Water Tank Level Sensor
  • Plastic Water Tank (with compatible lid)
  • Six AAA batteries (rechargeable lithium batteries preferred)
  • Two AA batteries (rechargeable lithium batteries preferred)
  • Pliers
  • Tape Measure

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Ultrasonic Water Level

Top: Completed fitted ultrasonic water tank level sensor atop a water tank lid

Ultrasonic Water Level

Top: Completed fitted ultrasonic water tank level sensor atop a water tank lid

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