AN IOT-ENABLED SYSTEM FOR SUSTAINABLE BOREHOLE WATER MANAGEMENT

Authors

  • Dekera Kenneth Kwaghtyo
    Federal University of Lafia
  • Patrick Obilikwu
    Benue State University, Makurdi
  • Joseph Tersoo Iorzua
    Federal Polytechnic Wannune, Benue State
  • Emmanuel Orgem
    Benue State College of Nursing Sciences
  • Terseer Andrew Gaav
    Federal University of Lafia
  • Omeka Friday Odey
    Federal University of Lafia

Keywords:

Groundwater Extraction, Sustainable Aquifer Management, IoT Device, Borehole Regulation, Real-Time Monitoring

Abstract

Groundwater resources in the Lafia metropolis face increased pressure due to unsustainable borehole usage practices. This study leverages the Internet of Things (IoT) to design a device for the sustainable management of groundwater extraction through borehole systems. The system was developed by integrating an ESP8266 Wi-Fi microcontroller, a mechanical pump timer, and the Arduino IoT Cloud for remote control and real-time monitoring. Over a three-day test period, the system achieved a high uptime efficiency of 97.8%, demonstrating improved automation and operational reliability. Compared with existing methods, the proposed system offers enhanced scheduling, lower maintenance requirements, and minimal human intervention. This work contributes to sustainable water management efforts, particularly in low-resource settings, by leveraging affordable and accessible IoT technology.

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Published

08-10-2025

How to Cite

Kwaghtyo, D. K., Obilikwu, P., Iorzua, J. T., Orgem, E., Gaav, T. A., & Odey, O. F. (2025). AN IOT-ENABLED SYSTEM FOR SUSTAINABLE BOREHOLE WATER MANAGEMENT. FUDMA JOURNAL OF SCIENCES, 9(10), 232-239. https://doi.org/10.33003/fjs-2025-0910-3860

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Vol. 9 No. 10 (2025): FUDMA Journal of Sciences - Vol. 9 No. 10

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Research Articles
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Copyright (c) 2025 Dekera Kenneth Kwaghtyo, Patrick Obilikwu, Joseph Tersoo Iorzua, Emmanuel Orgem, Terseer Andrew Gaav, Omeka Friday Odey

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Kwaghtyo, D. K., Obilikwu, P., Iorzua, J. T., Orgem, E., Gaav, T. A., & Odey, O. F. (2025). AN IOT-ENABLED SYSTEM FOR SUSTAINABLE BOREHOLE WATER MANAGEMENT. FUDMA JOURNAL OF SCIENCES, 9(10), 232-239. https://doi.org/10.33003/fjs-2025-0910-3860

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