Azka Achmad Aufa SMAN 53 JAKARTA, SMAS ANGKASA 1 HALIM PERDANAKUSUMA
The availability of clean, safe, and high-quality water is a fundamental need,
especially in urban areas and newly developing regions such as Jakarta and
IKN (Ibu Kota Nusantara). One of the main challenges related to clean water
is the quality of tap water, which is often affected by environmental factors
and underground piping infrastructure that is old and corroded. Such
conditions can harbor harmful microorganisms that cause digestive and skin
diseases such as acne, scabies, and ringworm, as well as digestive
disorders like poisoning and diarrhea when used directly without knowing
the water’s condition. Based on these issues, SMARTER (Smart Tap Water)
was developed as an innovative smart faucet technology based on sensors
capable of detecting water quality in real-time, covering physical parameters
such as pH, turbidity, and conductivity. This device uses sensors connected
to an ESP32 microcontroller to perform direct measurements, with the
results displayed on a 16x2 LCD screen. The sensors take measurements
and send the data to the ESP32, which then transmits the results to the LCD
on the faucet for users to read. The study shows that SMARTER
successfully provides users with essential information about water quality,
with pH readings ranging from 0–14, turbidity values from 0–100 NTU, and
water conductivity ranging from 0–1000 ppm. The measurement results also
12Aserve educational and literacy purposes related to water content. In
addition to enhancing public literacy and education on water quality, this
product holds strong commercial potential as it offers a practical and user-
friendly solution for households and public facilities, contributing to
environmental education. With SMARTER, people can have greater
confidence in the tap water they use—whether for consumption or daily
needs—and promote healthy living through easily accessible water quality
information.
Keywords: Smart Tap Water, Water Quality, Science, Technolog
