OU’s Civil Engg. team develops IoT-based sewage monitoring system
sewage monitoring system
Hyderabad: A Osmania University team has developed an internet of things (IoT)-based sewage monitoring system to prevent sewerage hazards and protect sanitation workers. Led by Prof. K. Shashikanth from the civil engineering department, the innovation was presented at the ASCE International Conference on Sustainable Smart Cities (CISSC 2025) in Chandigarh.
The system is equipped with gas and water level sensors to detect toxic gases such as methane, ammonia and hydrogen sulfide while also identifying sewage overflows. It sends real-time alerts to authorities, enabling swift action and helping prevent manual scavenging deaths — an ongoing issue in cities like Hyderabad.
The data is wirelessly transmitted to a cloud-based platform for continuous monitoring and timely intervention, the university said in a statement.
With rapid urbanisation putting pressure on ageing sewerage systems, this cost-effective and scalable solution marks a significant step toward smart city waste management, the statement noted.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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