DANUM: “Web-Based Water Billing Management System with SMS Notification in Pueblo Real Water District”
- Glenn Dale Q. Magbanua
- Jaycel Jetzemaine Manaloto
- Erieca Anne Manuguid
- Mark Angel V. Mariano
- Edgardo Tornato
- Dessa Lyn J. De Castro
Abstract
The researchers developed Danum, a web-based water billing management system with SMS notification for the residents of the Pueblo Real Water District located at Pueblo Real Subdivision Barangay Anupul Bamban, Tarlac. The system allows the water billing management to send the water bill of each and every client via SMS, email and user page notification bar, automate the payment transaction using PayPal and any other transactions related to water billing such as client information, service record module, statement of accounts and all details. The online system can be accessed by the administrators and meter reader of the water district and as well as the clients. The administrator can access all the modules of the project; hence the meter reader can update the water consumption of a household. Whereas the client can view their water bill, payment transaction history, billing records and pay their bill, online. This research talks about the major findings of the challenges of the manually operated water billing management and payment system and suggests a possible solution that will help solve the challenges that are currently faced. Thirty (30) residents of Pueblo Real were selected using purposive sampling technique which based on ISO/EIC 25010 categories. The alpha and beta testing went successfully; no errors were found, and the system was still functioning properly. To comprehend the purpose and nature of the investigation, the researchers employed the Iterative Project Model-Design to design the system. The developed system met all the necessities composed within the targets objectives and scope of this study. From gathering the necessary data of the water district, the software and hardware requirements to the development and the results are ready to be used. Future studies may broaden the payment transaction and integrate Gcash API, and add other features such as smart water meters.
