Description:

The Water Usage Analytics Platform is a web-based data analytics system that monitors and analyzes water consumption for households, industries, or municipal water supply systems. It integrates data from smart water meters, IoT sensors, and historical billing records to provide real-time usage insights, detect unusual patterns, and forecast future water demand.

This platform helps consumers track their daily usage and identify waste, while municipal authorities can optimize supply, detect leaks, and plan for seasonal water demands.

Key Features:

1. Real-Time Data Collection – Integrates with IoT smart water meters for live consumption tracking.

2. Usage Dashboard – Displays daily, weekly, and monthly water usage trends.

3. Anomaly Detection – Identifies leaks, excessive usage, or meter tampering using pattern analysis.

4. Forecasting Engine – Predicts future water demand using time-series models like ARIMA or Prophet.

5. Usage Comparison – Compares consumption with neighborhood averages or previous months.

6. Bill Estimation Tool – Calculates projected bills based on current usage patterns.

7. Geo-Mapping of Consumption – Visualizes water usage patterns by area or sector.

8. Mobile & Web Interface – Accessible from any device with responsive design.

9. Alerts & Notifications – Sends alerts for excessive consumption or abnormal spikes.

Technology Stack:

• Backend: PHP / Java / Node.js (REST APIs for water meter data integration)

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript (Chart.js or D3.js for visualization)

• Database: MySQL / MongoDB (stores consumption history and billing data)

• Data Science Layer: Python (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, Prophet for forecasting models)

• IoT Integration: Smart water meters with flow sensors connected via microcontrollers (e.g., Arduino, ESP8266)

Example Use Case:

• In a residential apartment complex, smart meters send water usage data every 10 minutes.

• The platform detects a sudden spike in one flat’s usage overnight, indicating a possible pipe leak.

• An instant alert is sent to the resident and the maintenance team, preventing water wastage.

• At the end of the month, residents can view detailed consumption reports and compare them with previous months to encourage conservation.