WaterCAN is a growing network of citizen science activists. Email: [email protected]

South Africa
Joined May 2022
Toxic taps expose Tshwane’s deadly water failures “There has been a serious dereliction of duty" - WaterCAN @mailandguardian zurl.co/yxiGK
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Bronkhorstspruit water crisis: The 20-year warning Tshwane Metro ignored “WaterCAN believes regulatory oversight must be proactive rather than reactive" @TheNationalZA zurl.co/LW7nR
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💧 WaterCAN was in Gqeberha this Wednesday and Thursday for citizen science and water testing training! We're equipping communities with the skills to monitor water quality and protect their water resources Empowered communities make every drop count! #WaterCAN #CitizenScience
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WaterCAN is calling for urgent political and technical leadership to address Johannesburg's deteriorating water infrastructure, warning that widespread outages and water-quality concerns are undermining public confidence. zurl.co/IAfyJ
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Bronkhorstspruit residents have endured ongoing water problems for more than a year “How long does the City of Tshwane expect people to wait while it issues notices and claims its technical teams are monitoring the situation?” @TheCitizen_News zurl.co/pUFqt
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Tshwane water tankers spending spark clash over mafia claims WaterCAN expert Ferrial Adam said there were many issues with water tankers in Pretoria. @TheCitizen_News zurl.co/lTqNJ
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💧 Bronkhorstspruit water crisis: Communities deserve answers! #watercan's Nomsa Daele spoke to @SABCNews about the ongoing water crisis in Bronkhorstspruit, calling for accountability and greater transparency. Watch zurl.co/9E8Oz #WaterJustice
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Bronkhorstspruit | Is the water safe to drink? Nomsa Daele weighs in Between 7 and 12 October, approximately 408 cases were recorded, with patients treated at Bronkhorstspruit Hospital and other healthcare facilities. @SABCNews zurl.co/v7KeE
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WaterCAN calls for urgent intervention following Nana’s Farm protest We are also deeply concerned by reports that several residents were shot with rubber bullets and allegations of police entering homes during the protest. zurl.co/7AUV4
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A water crisis is not only about whether water comes out of the tap The condition of eThekwini’s rivers tells another part of the story The problem has been developing for years 💧 Watch - zurl.co/YVE4k #eThekwini #WaterPollution #Wastewater #WaterCrisis @eNCA
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eThekwini is heading towards a serious water supply crunch. That makes fixing leaks, reducing water losses and repairing failing infrastructure urgent. #eThekwini #WaterCrisis #WaterSecurity #KwaZuluNatal @eNCA Watch the full interview here: zurl.co/M2ths
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READ NOW: Years of sewer failures have left communities in Limpopo, North West, Free State and Northern Cape facing raw sewage in streets, rivers and dams and growing health concerns. @Joburg Etc zurl.co/z8jUI
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Citizen science can help communities turn concerns about their water into evidence. #WaterCAN's Nomsa Daele explains that reliable community water testing starts with proper training. #rippletheobserver #watercantestingweek
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“There are still a number of questions to be answered." Will it just be effluent or will it also be targeting companies that throw in trash, rubble, tyres and old diesel? Is it connected to the Department’s pollution hotline? @TheCitizen_News zurl.co/kMy1C
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eThekwini’s water crisis is deepening, with experts warning that demand could begin outstripping available supply within the next two years. The warning comes as the municipality battles a growing number of water leaks. @eNCA zurl.co/u4zBm
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What do your water test results really mean? Understanding what’s in our water matters. #Watercan's Nomsa Daele explains that water-testing kits measure indicators tell a different part of the story about the health of your water. #rippletheobserver #watercantestingweek
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WaterCAN is calling for an investigation into eThekwini’s water management and for responsible officials to be held accountable. The department has granted the city repeated concessions since 2023. @NovusMediaZA zurl.co/25UrI
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“It has never been any different. Every single month they’re putrid" Citizen-science testing shows ongoing sewage pollution in local waterways, raising health concerns for residents using the river. @TheCitizen_News zurl.co/c0kGp
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