FYP PRE-PROPOSAL

Water Conservation Awareness System for Societies, Flats

and Office Complexes
Final Year Project

Session: 2015 - 2019

Project Advisor: Sir Ali Harris

Submitted By

Salman Haider B-19507

Muhammad Zubair B-19722

University of South Asia

Department of Computer Science
 Water Conservation Awareness System for Societies, Flats and Office Complexes

Project Adviser: Sir Ali Harris

Group Members:
1. Name: Salman Haider
Roll No: B-19507
FYP Registration No: FYP18-15-19507
Session: Fall 2015
Signature:
Contact No: 0347-4547412
Email Id: Salman14haider@gmail.com

Introduction:
I am student of 8th Semester BS (hons.) Computer Science at University of South Asia, Cantt.
Campus, Lahore. My specialization areas are network security and information Security which I
am pursuing other than university at CORVIT. Currently I hold CCNA (R&S) and couple of
Huawei certifications for network engineers and also studying further to be certified in Cisco
Networking technology and certified Ethical Hacking.

2. Name: Muhammad Zubair

Roll No: B-19722
FYP Registration No: FYP19-15-19722
Session: Fall 2015
Signature:
Contact No: 0312-4394250
Email Id: malikzubair2131@gmail.com

Introduction:
I am student of 8th Semester BS (hons.) Computer Science at University of South Asia, Cantt.
Campus, Lahore. My specialization areas are networks, System Engineering and information
Security which I am pursuing other than university at CORVIT. Currently I hold CCNA (R&S)
and couple of Huawei certifications for network engineers and also studying further to be certified
in Cisco Networking technology and Ethical Hacking.

Project Abstract:
Water conservation awareness system helps people in realizing the importance of water and helps them
create awareness to conserve water by providing them an account of how much water they have consumed.
A daily, weekly and monthly consumption record will be sent to web based central monitoring system from
each water inlet. To measure the amount of water each house/ flat/ office has used, A water flow sensor is
used on water inlet. Data from water flow sensor is sent to a web based centralized monitoring system.
Where each user can view their periodic water usage. Awareness shall be created among consumers because
the centralized system provides a social media forum, where users can see each other’s consumption and
encourage each other to save water. The system enables society management office to track the amount of
consumed water by each entity. Based on this consumption that they can charge each entity accordingly.
Those entities who have used more water then threshold shall pay penalty and those who have relatively
saved water shall have discount on their monthly bill.
Project Background:
Problem:
Water shortage is a problem that is, very soon, going to become a major hassle for many parts of the world
including Pakistan. One of the major reasons for it is that no water conservation methods were adapted by
many governments that were to rule. On government level, making dams and reservoirs is the best and most
common practice to save water all around the world. However, if a government plans to do so now, it
requires a lot of capital and a fair bit of time to succeed in its plans. On individual level, the best way to
conserve water is to reduce the wastage of water by making people more aware of their social
responsibilities. This is something that people are not truly aware of and waste huge amount of water on a
daily basis without even realizing it. One of the reasons of this ignorance is that people do not know how
much water they are consuming in their daily life. There must be something to emphasis the importance of
water conservation for which we are introducing water conservation awareness system for societies/ Flats
and office complexes.

Project Description:
In this section we will define the Methodology used, Milestones and deliverables we will provide
throughout the whole project.

Project Scope:
1. Project Methodology:
 Requirement Gathering
 Designing
 Development
 Testing
 Maintenance

2. Project Milestones:
 Finalizing Requirements
 Developing use cases
 Hardware/Software product deliverables
 Test cases development
 Deployment
 3. Project Deliverables:
 System Requirements Specifications
 System Architecture
 UML Class Diagrams
 Entity relationship diagram
 Document of Use cases
 Document of test cases

Product Scope:
Water conservation awareness system consists of water flow sensor, Arduino controller and Wi-Fi module
that sends the water usage data from each water inlet to central monitoring system. A water flow sensor
will be placed at the water inlet which will allow the system to gauge water usage. This will be a small
module consisting of a controller card and a precise water flow sensor. Sensor will have a water rotor and
a hall-effect sensor that will detect the flow of water. Controller card (Arduino Board) will perform
arithmetical calculations and send values to web based central control system via Wi-Fi module. A daily,
weekly and monthly usage will be shown at the central system to users in a graphical manner allowing users
to assess their water consumption. A water usage limit will be set by the admin which will later be compared
to the usage of water. Admin of web portal receives data from each user and use information for calculation
water billing of society/ flats complex. Admin can set water consumption limits based of area (square feet
or Marla) of premises. Admin uses water consumption data in discounts and penalties.

Component Diagram:
Centralized Web
App
Water Flow
Sensor
Database

Arduino Wi-Fi
Board Module

Display

Power
Supply

Fig1. Component Diagram.

 Software Architecture

Centralized Web
App

Water consumption Social Media

Monitoring Forum Admin Control Panel

Consumption
User’s Own Comparison
consumption Billing System

Discussion Forum
Other User User Accounts
Consumption Management

Daily Monthly Bill

consumption

Weekly
consumption Penalty/Discount

Monthly
consumption Online Database

Water Consumption Connected Over Internet

Monitoring Hardware
Assembly
List of Product Features

 Monitoring water consumption at each water inlet

 Displaying water Consumption on to social media community.
 Each address is associated with only 1 user account.
 User accounts management module which is managed by an administrator.
 Selection of time intervals (day, week, month(s)).
 Sending consumption data of each user to centralized system (Web portal)
 System uses Wi-Fi module to connect to internet and thus communicates to centralized
system
 Admin of web portal receives data from each user and use information for calculation
water billing of society/ flats complex
 Admin uses water consumption data in discounts and penalties.
 Admin can set water consumption limits based of area (square feet or Marla) of premises.
 Every registered user of web portal can see usage of other member of society
 Water usage charts/Graphs for comparison between different users.
 Techniques to reduce water consumption.

List of hardware and software components acquired/purchased

 Arduino UNO
 Arduino is board on which all the components will be connected. After connecting
components, the program to run lock will be loaded in to Arduino board using USB port.
Rs 770

 Water Flow Sensor Module

Sensor that measure the quantity of water which has passed through water pipes. Rs 650

 Power Supply
 Power Supply to be connected on Arduino board and Wi-Fi module which provides
required power to run the devices. Rs 220

 Wi-Fi Module
Wi-Fi module is responsible for sending data to centralized system (Web portal). Rs 500
List of hardware and software components developed by the project team
1- Hardware deliverable # 1: Assembly
Hardware module of water conservation awareness system is water consumption monitor that
consists of following sub-hardware components
Sub-deliverables:
a) Water Flow sensor (connected to Arduino Board)
 Service
Water flow sensor gauges the quantity of water that passes through it and
transfers data to Arduino board which further communication data to Wi-Fi
module connected to it.
  Output/Purpose
Readings from Water flow sensor are analogue and need to be connected to
Arduino board which converts analogue readings to digital values. These
digital values are communicated to Wi-Fi module.
 Tentative list of Software modules
 Software Program module to integrate Water flow sensor with
Arduino board.
 Language and Tools
 C++
 Arduino IDE

b) Arduino board (connected to power supply)

 Service
Arduino board works as controller for sensor connected to it. It takes data input from
sensor and converts it to meaningful and understandable data.
 Output
This data is further communicated to Wi-Fi module and moves to our
centralized web-based system using Wi-Fi communication.
 Tentative list of Software Modules
 Arduino programmed module that enables us to take and process
readings from water flows sensor.
 Languages and tools
 C++
 Arduino IDE

c) Wi-Fi Module (connected to Arduino board and power supply)

 Service
Wi-Fi module is responsible for communication between centralized system
and Arduino board. Wi-Fi module is soldered on Arduino board but needs power
supply as well. This Wi-Fi module can be connected to any internet access point
and data can be sent to centralized system.
 Output/Purpose
Processed data from Arduino board is communicated to internet using this Wi-
Fi module
 Tentative list of Software modules
 Software Program module to integrate Wi-Fi module with Arduino
board.
 Language and Tools
 C++
 Arduino IDE

d) Web Based Central Control System

 Service
Web (Php) based central control system where users can monitor their water
consumption and interact with users of system in a particular community. This
 social forum shall help raise awareness among people about water shortage
and conservation.
 Output/Purpose
Data from main hardware module is communicated to this web based
centralized system using internet where consumers can monitor their
daily/weekly/ monthly usage and compare it with another consumers usage.
Following the techniques discussed on social forum they can reduced
consumption.
System enables Admin of the system to monitor water consumption for
monthly billing/discounts and penalties. Using centralized system admin can
complete controller user accounts with the help to user account management
system module.
 Tentative list of Software Modules
 Water consumption monitoring module for consumers

This module enables consumers to monitor their water consumption

by access web portal over internet. Also, they can compare
consumption with other consumers registered with the system. Data
values will be shown in the form of charts and graphs.

 Social forum for consumers and Admin to interact

 Consumption Comparison
Using this feature users of the system can compare their water
consumption with others.

 Discussion Forum
This is social media forum where user can interact with each
other and initiate discussions regarding their issues and
problems with water consumption.

 Admin Control Panel

 User account management system
User account management system is only for admin of the
system where they can authorize user accounts and their
activities on centralized system. Allows admin to act as
moderator of the social media forum.

 Water Consumption Billing system

Using this module admin of system can monitor water
consumption of each user and generate their monthly bills.
Users with less consumption shall be awarded with discounts
and those who misuse water shall be penalized.

 Languages and Tools

PHP, Html and JavaScript
Sublime IDE
Platform and Technologies:
Different platforms are used to build the product, all specifications about platform and
technologies and listed below
Development tool:

 Arduino IDE
 Sublime IDE for PHP, JavaScript & Html
Backend:

 C++
 PHP
 JavaScript
Frontend:

 PHP
 Html
 JavaScript
Language:

 C++
 PHP
 JavaScript
 Html

Uniqueness and market impact:

This product is built considering uniqueness and have a huge market impact as it will create awareness
about the water usage, and help people to monitor their water consumption and how they can preserve
water. Currently people are not aware of their water consumption therefore there is no mechanism for them
to access their water usage. This system will provide a unique and useful feature of water consumption
measuring tool at commercial level, and provide notifications according to the usage.
This idea of water consumption measuring will manifest a social awareness towards the conservation of
water in a society where water shortage is at the verge of happening. Scarcity of water can lead towards
devastating outcomes; thus, water conversation management tools are need of the hour. There is a gap to
be filled in society, and water conversation management system will provide alertness and awareness in
society about preserving water and will impact the market exponentially. Moreover, it can put moral
pressure on the people within a society/ flats/ Office complex as they will be able to compare each other’s
water consumption and pursue them to save water. Such a system will can act as a revolution for the
generations to come.
 NO PLAGIARISM AND FAIR PLAY DECLARATION

We the group members of the FYP titled “Water Conservation Awareness System For Societies,
Flats and Office Complexes” understand the meaning and consequences of the act of plagiarism
in academic works and we do solemnly declare and promise not to indulge ourselves directly or
indirectly in any acts of plagiarism and/or use or misuse of any work done by other parties, or any
activities that are considered miss-appropriate by the project advisers/supervisors and/or
considered to be illegal by the regulations of any kind; unless of course permitted by our project
adviser/supervisor that is within legal bounds and is/are deemed necessary by them.
Our project and product(s) are unique, bear quality and are not a repetition or copy of any
previous project(s). We declare that we will produce work that is genuine, innovative and reflective
of all the study that we had as the students of university of south Asia.
We promise to follow the schedule during which we shall seek feedback and maintain a liaison
with our adviser. We understand that any foul-play or infringement on our part will result in the
cancellation of our project and possibly other penalties may be imposed upon us.
Our project efforts and the end-product are safe, harmless and helpful to humans and society.

SIGNED. Color Photo 1"

1. B-19507 Salman Haider Signature: ________________ x 1"
2. email: Salman14haider@gmail.com
3. Cell: 0347-4547412
4. Session: 2015-19
5. Registration Number: FYP18-15-19507
6. Res: House #31 block-B Military Accounts Co-operative Housing Society,
College Road, Lahore.

1. B-19722 Muhammad Zubair Signature: ________________

2. Email: malikzubair2131@gmail.com Color Photo 1"
3. Cell: 0312-4394250 x 1"
4. Session: 2015-19
5. Registration Number: FYP19-15-19722
6. Res: House # 308-E Askari X, Lahore Cantt.

Sir Ali Harris

Project Advisor

Masroor Hussain Shahid Waseem

Projects convener HOD CS Department