WaterCAN is a growing network of citizen science activists who are committed water guardians and willing stewards advocating for clean, safe and sustainable water. This is achieved by:

  • Using citizen science that empowers civil society
  • Managing water quality testing, data and information
  • Driving corrective actions through accountability and advocacy
  • Protecting South Africa’s water resources
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WaterCAN’s latest Press Releases

Carolina Eco Green and WaterCAN demand safe drinking water for Carolina

Carolina Eco Green and WaterCAN demand safe drinking water for Carolina Environmental organisation uses WaterCAN [...]

26
Apr
Mining Operations Impacting Clean Water Access

Mining Operations Impacting Clean Water Access Bench Marks Foundation and WaterCAN Urges Enforcement and Support [...]

10
Apr
Dirty water in Savanna City?

Dirty water in Savanna City? WaterCAN is concerned about reports of poor quality drinking water [...]

05
Apr
How to jointly stop the water crisis from becoming a national catastrophe

How to jointly stop the water crisis from becoming a national catastrophe The water crisis [...]

28
Mar
The lightning strike, the closed tap and the missing mayor: Joburg’s water crisis isn’t over yet

The lightning strike, the closed tap and the missing mayor: Joburg’s water crisis isn’t over [...]

18
Mar
International Day of Action for Rivers: Take a Stand for Clean Waterways!

International Day of Action for Rivers: Take a Stand for Clean Waterways! WaterCAN celebrates International [...]

14
Mar
Rand Water and Joburg Water fail residents and won’t talk to them

Rand Water and Joburg Water fail residents and won’t talk to them WaterCAN demands urgent [...]

07
Mar
Water testing week in the Western Cape from 4-8 March 2024

Water testing week in the Western Cape: 4-8 March 2024 A total of 69 high [...]

05
Mar

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An initiative by

Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) is a registered non-profit civil action organisation funded by the South African public.

OUTA focuses on tackling corruption and the misappropriation of public funds. The Community Action Network (CAN) is an independent division of OUTA funded separately, and with its own management team. CAN seeks to substantially improve municipalities by empowering and strengthening the role of local community organisations and associations. To find out more about OUTA, visit www.outa.co.za.