Hydrologic

Hardware Team Lead · IoT

Smart water meter with leak detection and usage analytics.

Client: University Housing
Timeline: Dec 2022 to Aug 2024
Stack: Firebase, C++, ESP-32, React

Overview

Hydrologic was a smart water meter project for University Housing that provided real-time leak detection dashboards and per-shower water usage analytics in dormitories.

The system ingests flow data via an API, preprocesses it locally through an ESP-32 module, and streams embeddings to a central dashboard where administrators can monitor consumption and detect leaks proactively.

Battery-operated with a two-week lifespan, this IoT solution was funded by a $10,000 grant from the Student Sustainability Committee and built using Firebase, C++, and ESP-32.

What I built

Real-time leak detection dashboard for administrators
Individual shower usage analytics in dorms
Up to two weeks of battery life

Tech

FirebaseC++ESP-32React

Video

Demo of the smart water meter in action

Screens

Hydrologic: My dad helping solder the first MVP in our basement — My dad helping solder the first MVP in our basement

Hydrologic: Working on the final MVP with Cameron (front) and Brian (back) — Working on the final MVP with Cameron (front) and Brian (back)

Hydrologic: Installing the water meter into Wardall (dorm) — Installing the water meter into Wardall (dorm)

Hydrologic: Final product lasted two weeks before the battery ran out — Final product lasted two weeks before the battery ran out

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