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 Press Releases

WaterCAN launches second annual Water Testing Week across South Africa

WaterCAN launches second annual Water Testing Week across South Africa More than 600 citizen scientists [...]

20
Sep
Gauteng water troubles underline fragility of mismanaged system

Gauteng water troubles underline fragility of mismanaged system We should always use water responsibly – [...]

07
Sep
WaterCAN disappointed over yet another postponement of Sasol environmental case

WaterCAN disappointed over yet another postponement of Sasol environmental case Delays in legal proceedings hinder [...]

07
Aug
WaterCAN lays criminal charges against City of Joburg municipal managers for sewage pollution

WaterCAN lays criminal charges against City of Joburg municipal managers for sewage pollution Activists must [...]

25
Jul
Urgent action required against errant water service providers, says WaterCAN

Urgent action required against errant water service providers, says WaterCAN The Blue, Green and No [...]

07
Jun
WaterCAN tests water in Hammanskraal – free from cholera but unsafe to drink

WaterCAN tests water in Hammanskraal – free from cholera but unsafe to drink WaterCAN tests [...]

01
Jun
We tried to lay criminal charges against Joburg for water pollution – the SAPS didn’t know how

We tried to lay criminal charges against Joburg for water pollution – the SAPS didn’t [...]

24
May
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WaterCAN tests Joburg water

WaterCAN tests Joburg water We carried out 12 tests and all sites showed clean drinkable [...]

02
May

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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.