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

Citizen science leads the way in water monitoring and protection

South Africa’s next big crisis – this time with water – is here, and it [...]

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17
Sep
Mogale City’s Infrastructure Collapse: A Threat to Public Health and Human Rights

Mismanagement and Neglect Expose Mogale City Residents to Health Risks Amid Sewage Crisis Credit: OUTA [...]

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16
Sep
WaterCAN and the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens partner to celebrate World

Water Monitoring Day with nationwide water testing campaign Credit: OUTA WaterCAN, an initiative of the [...]

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04
Sep
Charge negligent officials over Makhanda and eThekwini water outages

The water supply situation will only improve when municipal managers face charges over failed water [...]

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30
Aug
WaterCAN calls on municipalities to warn the public about contaminated tap water

WaterCAN calls on municipalities to warn the public about contaminated tap water 11 municipalities across [...]

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02
Jul
Communities without water despite Joburg Water’s promises

Communities without water despite Joburg Water’s promises Thirsty and Frustrated—Joburg Residents Hunt for Joburg Water’s [...]

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27
Jun
South Africa needs strong, ethical ministers for water and environmental ministries not destructive power politics

South Africa needs strong, ethical ministers for water and environmental ministries not destructive power politics [...]

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05
Jun
Tackling the Root Causes of Sewage Manhole Overflows in Our Municipalities

Tackling the Root Causes of Sewage Manhole Overflows in Our Municipalities Source: OUTA This article [...]

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22
May

How to use the WaterCAN sample test kit

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.