Rand Water: Encroachment Poses a Threat to Society

Why is it prohibited to build on Rand Water servitudes?

• The pipelines carry water under high pressure. If a pipeline bursts, the force of the water can cause severe property damage and even result in fatalities.

IMAGINE WHAT COULD HAPPEN IF A PIPE BURSTS RIGHT UNDER YOUR HOME!

How can community members identify Rand Water servitudes?

Rand Water servitudes are marked by rectangular beacons made of solid concrete, painted in blue and white. Below is an example of what these beacons look like.

DANGER TO THE COMMUNITY

How does building on Rand Water servitudes affect communities?

• Construction near the servitudes makes it difficult for Rand Water to access and maintain the pipelines. This can disrupt the continuous supply of water.
• Lack of maintenance could lead to water outages in the community.

These structures are built dangerously close to Rand Water beacons. Below and above are the examples of how the Rand Water beacons looks like.

WARNING: NEVER BUILD NEAR RAND WATER BEACONS!