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Abstract: The Rapid urbanization and population growth have placed significant pressure on public water distribution systems, leading to challenges such as uneven water supply, leakage, unauthorized usage, and inefficient monitoring. Conventional water distribution management relies heavily on manual inspection and periodic measurement, which often fails to provide real-time insights and timely control. To address these limitations, this paper proposes an Intelligent Public Water Distribution Monitoring System using Raspberry Pi, designed to enhance efficiency, transparency, and reliability in public water management. The proposed system employs an Internet of Things (IoT)-based architecture in which Raspberry Pi acts as the central processing unit, interfaced with water flow sensors, ultrasonic water level sensors, and control units such as solenoid valves. These sensors continuously monitor water flow rate, consumption patterns, and storage tank levels in real time. The collected data is processed locally and transmitted to a cloud-based platform for storage, visualization, and analysis. The system is capable of identifying abnormal flow conditions, detecting possible leakages, and monitoring excessive or unauthorized water usage. Alert notifications are generated automatically, enabling authorities to take prompt corrective action.By providing real-time monitoring and intelligent control, the proposed solution significantly reduces water wastage and operational inefficiencies. The system also supports data-driven decision-making for municipal authorities by offering historical data analysis and usage trends. Due to its low cost, scalability, and ease of deployment, the proposed model is suitable for implementation in urban as well as rural public water distribution networks. The results demonstrate that integrating Raspberry Pi-based IoT solutions into water infrastructure can play a vital role in achieving sustainable water management and supporting smart city initiatives.