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Abstract
Basement flooding during rainy season poses high risk to residential, commercial, industrial, and educational buildings, leading to equipment, inventory, infrastructure damage, and risks to human safety. The objective of this project is to design an automated water level control system to counter the threat of basement flooding. The system uses an Arduino microcontroller to calculate inputs from an ultrasonic sensor, which senses the water level. Upon reaching a preselected water level, the system commands a DC mini water pump to drain excess water and a motorized shutter to seal further water entry. A buzzer is used as an alarm to warn users upon critical levels of water. The system also has manual backup components in the form of push buttons and a power switch for user operation during emergencies or maintenance. By integrating automated controls with manual safety features, this system provides a cost-effective and dependable solution for flood-prone basins, ensuring the safeguarding of valuable property and occupant safety.
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Copyright © 2025 Rutvik Subhash Badhe. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.
