atobouh/SmartWater-Link-Cloud

SmartWater Link Cloud is an innovative IoT solution designed to address critical water management challenges in rural Cameroon communities. By Atobouh Ariel - ICTU20234294 **🎥 Watch the Demo Video** *Click the thumbnail above to see SmartWater Link Cloud in action* **IoT-based Water Management System for Rural Communities** 🚀 Quick Start • 📖 Documentation • 🏗️ Architecture • 🎯 Features • 🌍 Impact --- ## 🌟 About SmartWater Link Cloud is an innovative IoT solution designed to address critical water management challenges in rural Cameroon communities. By leveraging cloud computing and wide-area networks, our system provides real-time monitoring, alerts, and data visualization for water points across multiple villages, ensuring sustainable water management and improved public health. ### 🎯 Mission Transform water management in rural African communities through affordable, scalable IoT technology that provides: - **Real-time monitoring** of water levels and quality - **Early warning systems** for water shortages and contamination - **Data-driven decisions** for resource allocation - **Community empowerment** through accessible information --- ## 🚀 Quick Start ### 📋 Prerequisites - **Python 3.8+** installed on your system - **Git** for cloning the repository - **Internet connection** for accessing the dashboard ### ⚡ Installation 1. **Clone the repository** ```bash git clone github.com cd SmartWater-Link-Local ``` 2. **Install dependencies** ```bash pip install -r requirements.txt ``` 3. **Start the backend server** ```bash cd backend python app.py ``` 🌐 Server will start at `localhost` 4. **Launch the IoT simulation** ```bash cd iot_simulation python run_network.py ``` 📡 Sensors will start sending data every 30 seconds 5. **Access the dashboard** Open your browser and navigate to `localhost` ### 🎮 Demo Mode For a quick demonstration without installation, visit our live demo. --- ## 📖 Documentation ### 📚 User Guide #### Dashboard Overview - **📊 Metrics Cards**: View active water points, population …