Wireless Water Management Solution for Refugee Camps

This technical report outlines a water management solution developed by Greencityzen for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to provide potable water in refugee camps across 15 countries. The initiative aims to meet the UN's goal of ensuring access to clean water for 2 billion people by 2028. The report details the water wash process, which includes extracting raw water, treating it with chlorine, and distributing it via a solar-powered system. It emphasizes the importance of real-time monitoring using LoRaWAN technology to track water quality, energy consumption, and system performance. The report also discusses the challenges posed by the lack of infrastructure in refugee camps and how the chosen solution addresses these issues through a stand-alone system. The integration of MultiTech's solar-powered gateways and The Things Industries' network server is highlighted as a key component in enhancing the reliability and replicability of the solution, which can be utilized by other humanitarian organizations globally.