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@article{192357,
        author = {Tejas S. Mahale and Madhuri A. Pote and Nilam A. Aware and Yash S. Aware and Ms. A.S.Sanap and Prof.M.P.Bhandakkar},
        title = {Prepaid Water Meter And Quality Check},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {9},
        pages = {1254-1258},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=192357},
        abstract = {The Prepaid Water Meter System is an automated water management solution developed to ensure efficient utilization of water resources and accurate billing through advance payment. The system integrates a water flow sensor and an Arduino microcontroller to measure real-time water consumption and manage water supply based on a prepaid credit mechanism. A solenoid valve is used to electronically regulate water flow according to the available balance. The main objective of this system is to eliminate manual meter reading, prevent unpaid water usage, and promote responsible water consumption. The water flow sensor continuously measures the quantity of water consumed, while the Arduino processes this data and deducts it from the prepaid credit stored in the system. When the credit is fully consumed, the solenoid valve is automatically closed to stop water supply, ensuring strict adherence to prepaid usage. The proposed system offers a low-cost, reliable, and scalable solution suitable for residential buildings, hostels, apartments, and institutional water supply systems. By introducing automation and prepaid billing, the system reduces water wastage, improves revenue collection, and enhances transparency in water distribution.},
        keywords = {Prepaid Water Meter, Arduino, Water Flow Sensor, Solenoid Valve, Embedded System, Smart Water Management},
        month = {February},
        }