Citizen Science Tools

Empowering Communities Through Science

At WaterCAN, we believe that every citizen can play a role in protecting South Africa’s water. Our Citizen Science Tools are designed to make it easy for anyone—from learners to community activists—to test, monitor, and report on water quality in their area.

See our training videos below

New WaterCAN Samples Dashboard Released!

We are proud to announce that our new dashboard for uploading and exploring your water sample data is now live!

All users will need to update their password to gain access to the new system. We have created instru ctions and a tutorial video to help make this as easy as possible!

Explore the new dashboard

Resource Videos

Water Testing Kits

Test for bacteria, pH, and other indicators of water quality. These kits are user-friendly, reliable, and widely used in schools, communities, and by our volunteer water warriors.

Order a Kit

WaterCAN Citizen Science Map

The Citizen Science Map tracks water quality across South Africa in real time. Powered by community testing, it visualises safe and unsafe sources, highlights problem areas, and builds evidence for accountability. Every data point strengthens advocacy, turning local action into a powerful national movement for clean water.

Explore the dashboard

Why It Matters

Transparency: Communities get real data about their water.

Accountability: Local authorities are held responsible for service failures.

Education: Learners and residents gain practical science skills.

Action: Data informs advocacy, campaigns, and urgent interventions