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Optical Sensor-based Assessment of bio-waste Levels for Home Water Safety Monitoring
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1  Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, University of Rwanda, Rwanda
2  Department of Electrical and Biomedical Engineering, RMIT University, Australia
Academic Editor: Jun-Jie Zhu

Abstract:

Access to clean water is a pressing global challenge, particularly in households where water quality is compromised by various factors, including bio-waste contamination. This issue is especially acute in developing countries where clean water access is limited. In response, this study introduces a novel multispectral sensing approach tailored for assessing bio-waste levels in household water, thus enhancing water safety monitoring capabilities.

The method leverages cutting-edge optoelectronic technology and microelectronics to detect and quantify bio-waste particles in liquid water. Through the integration of optical sensors with advanced electronic circuits, the system enables the seamless collection, processing, and analysis of optical data, providing a cost-effective and user-friendly solution for effective water quality monitoring.

Real-time monitoring facilitated by optical sensors allows for timely interventions to mitigate health risks associated with bio-waste contamination in water consumption. The utilization of electronic circuits ensures the reliability and accuracy of data, empowering users to make informed decisions regarding water usage and consumption habits.

Ultimately, the primary aim of this research is to empower households to safeguard the health and well-being of their family members by ensuring access to clean and safe drinking water, particularly in the presence of bio-waste contamination. By addressing the urgent need for localized bio-waste-related water safety management, this approach offers a practical solution to a critical issue.

Furthermore, the study underscores the importance of leveraging technology to tackle bio-waste contamination challenges, especially in resource-constrained environments where traditional monitoring methods may fall short. By harnessing the power of optical sensing and microelectronics, scalable solutions for clean water access at the household level are developed.

In conclusion, the integration of optical sensor-based assessment of bio-waste levels represents a promising avenue for enhancing home water safety monitoring capabilities, thereby significantly contributing to improving public health outcomes.

Keywords: optical sensing, CMOS color filters, waste management, sustainable solutions, microcontrollers, analog-to-digital converter
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