Khakam Ma'ruf, Rizal Justian Setiawan, Azzahra Khairuna, Nur Azizah, Darmono, Nur Evirda Khosyiati
The global clean water crisis necessitates the development of effective, sustainable, and environmentally friendly filtration technologies. This study presents the development of an integrated water filtration system that utilizes natural fibers in conjunction with solar cells as a renewable energy source and incorporates Internet of Things (IoT) technology for real-time monitoring. The Research and Development (R&D) methodology was employed through five stages, including problem analysis, filter device design, device construction, testing, and evaluation. The multi-stage filtration system employs coconut fiber, fermented water hyacinth fiber, and cotton as natural filtering media. A 12-watt solar panel with an efficiency of 17.2% powers the system, while pH, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), and temperature sensors connected to an ESP32 microcontroller facilitate monitoring via the Blynk platform. Experimental results demonstrated a marked improvement in water quality, with a reduction in TDS from 285 ppm to 218 ppm, the elimination of Escherichia coli bacteria, and enhancements in color and odor parameters, aligning with clean water standards. This technology provides a sustainable and community-empowering solution for clean water provision in remote areas, while also promoting the utilization of local organic waste materials. © 2025 IEEE.
Gadjah Mada University, Faculty of Engineering, Dept of Industrial Engineering, Yogyakarta, Indonesia; College of Law and Politics, National Chung Hsing University, Dept of IMP Asia and China Studies, Taichung, Taiwan; Universitas Gadjah Mada, Faculty of Engineering, Dept of Industrial Engineering, Yogyakarta, Indonesia; College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Dept of Public Health, Tainan, Taiwan; Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Faculty of Engineering, Dept of Civil Engineering Education, Yogyakarta, Indonesia; Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Faculty of Engineering, Dept of Culinary Engineering Education, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
