Smart Water Meter
Smart water meter with leak detection dashboard and usage analytics.
Project Overview
Hydrologic was a smart water meter project for University Housing that provided real-time leak detection dashboards and per-shower water usage analytics in dormitories.
The system ingests flow data via an API, preprocesses it locally through an ESP-32 module, and streams embeddings to a central dashboard where administrators can monitor consumption and detect leaks proactively.
Battery-operated with a two-week lifespan, this IoT solution was funded by a $10,000 grant from the Student Sustainability Committee and built using Firebase, C++, and ESP-32.
Key Features
- Real-time leak detection dashboard for administrators
- Individual shower usage analytics in dorms
- Up to two weeks of battery life
Technologies Used
Project Demo
Demo of the smart water meter in action
Project Gallery
My dad helping solder the first MVP in our basement
Working on the final MVP with Cameron (front) and Brian (back)
Installing the water meter into Wardall (dorm)
Final product lasted two weeks before the battery ran out
Project Details
Client
University Housing
Timeline
Dec 2022 - Aug 2024
Role
Hardware Team Lead
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