PS 26040HARDWARERenewable / Sustainable EnergyFast Prototype (36h)

Smart Water Purification and Quality Monitoring System for Rural and Mining-Affected Areas.

Governmcnt of JharkhandDepartment of Higher & Technical Education
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30-Second Plain English Summary

Rural communities and mining belts in Jharkhand suffer from groundwater contamination by heavy metals (arsenic, fluoride, iron) and bacterial pathogens, while existing water treatment plants break down unnoticed due to lack of continuous monitoring. Build an IoT and AI-enabled smart water purification and quality monitoring platform featuring multi-parameter water sensor probes, automated filter backwashing, and real-time community water safety dashboards.

5-Dimension Strategic ScorecardOverall Score: 4 / 5.0
Innovation
4.1 / 5
36h Feasibility
4.1 / 5
Uniqueness
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Jury Appeal
4.6 / 5
Tech Depth
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Recommended System Architecture Pipeline
Water Tank Sensor Probe Array (RS485) -> ESP32 Solar Telemetry Node -> Ingestion Gateway -> Water Quality Index AI Engine -> Village Kiosk & Jal Jeevan Mission MIS
Hardware Bill of Materials (BOM) & Cost BreakdownEstimated component unit economics in Indian Rupee (INR)
Prototype Unit Cost:16,000
ComponentSpecificationQtyEst. Cost
Multi-Parameter Industrial Water Quality Probe SuiteImmersion probes measuring TDS, pH, Turbidity, Fluoride, and Heavy Metal ions in mining runoff14,200
12V DC High-Pressure Reverse Osmosis (RO) Booster Pump & Solenoids75 GPD membrane booster pump with automated flush and backwash solenoid cycling13,400
11W Stainless Steel Inline Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfection ChamberDestroys 99.9% of microbial pathogens and bacterial contaminants in drinking water11,400
ESP32 IoT Gateway with 4G LTE Cellular ModemTransmits real-time water purity metrics and filter status to village kiosk dashboard12,200
50W Polycrystalline Solar Panel with MPPT Charge Controller & BatteryProvides standalone off-grid continuous purification in remote mining villages14,800
Power Input: 12V DC Solar/Battery Powered System
Form Factor: Wall-Mount Weatherproof IP65 Cabinet
Architecture & Prototyping Strategy: Two-tier presentation strategy: (1) Hackathon MVP (~₹3.5k–₹5k) with TDS/pH/turbidity sensors + small 12V pump + ESP32 dashboard; (2) Full Rural Filtration Unit (~₹16k) with industrial sensor suite, 75 GPD RO booster, 11W inline UV chamber, automated backwash, and 50W solar power.
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Official Government Problem Description
Background: Access to safe drinking water remains a significant challenge in many rural and mining-affected regions of Jharkhand. Groundwater and surface water sources are often contaminated by suspended particles, excessive minerals, microbial impurities, and mining-related pollutants, making them unsafe for consumption. Additionally, the lack of real-time water quality monitoring makes it difficult for communities to assess water safety and take timely corrective actions. There is a need for an affordable and intelligent solution that can both monitor water quality and purify, contaminated water. A smart water purification and quality monitoring system can help ensure access to safe drinking water, improve public health, and support sustainable water management in underserved communities. Description: The proposed solution is a smart water purification and quality monitoring system designed to provide safe drinking water in rural and mining-affected areas. The system continuously monitors key water quality parameters such as pH, turbidity, TDS, and temperature while utilizing a multi-stage purification process to remove impurities, harmful contaminants, and pathogens. Integrated with IoT and real-time monitoring capabilities, the system provides water quality insights,generates alerts for unsafe water conditions, and ensures the delivery of clean and safe drinking water. The solution aims to improve public health, enhance water accessibility, and support sustainable water resource management in underserved communities. Expected Solution: Develop a smart, cost-effective, and portable water purification system capable of monitoring and improving water quality in real time. The system should measure key parameters such as pH,turbidity, TDS, and temperature, while employing appropriate filtration and purification technologies to remove contaminants and make water safe for drinking. The solution should provide real-time water quality information, generate alerts for unsafe conditions,and ensure the delivery of clean drinking water for rural and mining-affected communities. It should be easy to deploy, energy-efficient and suitable for operation in remote areas with limited infrastructure.
AI & PPT Citation Format

Smart India Hackathon 2026 Problem Statement PS-26040: "Smart Water Purification and Quality Monitoring System for Rural and Mining-Affected Areas.", Ministry: Governmcnt of Jharkhand. Strategy & Architecture via SIH ONE (https://sihone.pages.dev/ps/26040)

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