Remote Monitoring of Air Supply Device Operation
in Water Quality Conservation Areas
Yongin City in Gyeonggi Province will use Internet of Things (IoT) technology to manage private sewage treatment facilities in order to prevent water pollution.
An Internet of Things (IoT) system installed by Yongin City for the efficient management of small-scale private sewage treatment facilities. Provided by Yongin City
On July 28, Yongin City announced that it will conduct a pilot project applying an IoT system to 51 small-scale private sewage treatment facilities located within the Special Water Quality Conservation Area.
Private sewage treatment facilities, commonly known as "septic tanks," are used to purify human waste and domestic wastewater generated from buildings before discharging them. The system being implemented by the city attaches pressure sensors or current detection sensors to the air supply devices, which are responsible for sewage purification, to remotely check whether they are operating normally. This enables the remote identification and prompt response if the air supply device fails to operate due to mechanical failure or aging equipment.
The system allows real-time monitoring of the air supply device's status through an app, and if the device does not operate for more than 24 hours, it sends a text message alert to the facility owner or management company.
A city official stated, "We will efficiently manage water quality by utilizing advanced technology," and added, "Through this pilot project, we will also seek ways to further expand the application of the system."
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