Kingston Water Tracker

Project Overview

Kingston Water Tracker is a civic technology tool designed to monitor and visualize water usage data for the City of Kingston. The application helps city officials and residents understand consumption patterns and identify opportunities for conservation.

Key Features

Real-Time Usage Dashboard

View current water consumption across the city with breakdowns by district, neighborhood, and usage type.

Historical Analytics

Analyze usage trends over time with customizable date ranges, seasonal comparisons, and year-over-year analysis.

Conservation Alerts

Automatic alerts when usage exceeds thresholds or anomalies are detected that may indicate leaks or infrastructure issues.

Public Transparency Portal

Citizen-facing dashboard providing visibility into city water metrics and conservation initiatives.

Technical Stack

• Frontend: React with Chart.js for interactive data visualizations
• Backend: Node.js API for data aggregation and processing
• Database: PostgreSQL for time-series water consumption data
• Reporting: Automated report generation for city council meetings

Data Sources

• Municipal water meter readings
• Reservoir level monitoring
• Treatment plant throughput
• Weather correlation data

Status

Deployed and providing ongoing monitoring for Kingston water infrastructure.