Water tank cleaning in Al Adl, Jeddah

Potable-rated materials

Linings and disinfectants cleared for drinking water tanks, not general-purpose products.
You get the downtime first

How many hours the tank is out of service, told before we start rather than after we finish.
A first-draw flush

We run the first draw off after refilling, and the tank is not handed back until the water runs clear.
Ground and roof tanks

Villas, apartment blocks and premises that need a written record of each visit.

Why the job is different in Al Adl

Al Adl tanks need cleaning every three to four months because commercial axes consume water heavily and the nearby expressway raises dust continuously. The method is set out in full on our Water tank cleaning service.

The first reason

Dense commercial axes consume water continuously

Al Adl is small but packed with shops and restaurants, and commercial water use puts constant pressure on the tank that purely residential areas do not face. Sediment builds faster.

The second reason

The expressway to the south raises dust and fumes

The Jeddah Makkah Expressway to the south carries very heavy traffic, and dust and exhaust enter the tank through vents and openings. Vibration and moisture from the traffic encourage bacterial growth.

The third reason

Shared tanks between commercial and residential use

Al Adl is a small mixed district served by tanks that may feed both commercial axes and residential flats at once. This combination keeps water quality unstable and requires frequent monitoring.

The character of Al Adl

Mixed district: shops at street level with homes above them

Mixed district means the tank serves both families and businesses, and commercial water use adds pressure that keeps sediment rebuilding faster than in purely residential areas. Shops and restaurants consume water from dawn through evening without a rest.

Before treatment

The condition of the tank decides the method

A small district of south east Jeddah between Old Makkah Road and the expressway, with dense commercial axes, apartments and villas, near Al Thaghr Hospital and mosques.

Fine brown sediment beneath shallow water

The layer on the floor

The floor layer in Al Adl tanks holds sediment from commercial use and dust from the expressway, and needs removal every three months.

Light and algae

Algae may grow at moderate speed here because humidity from commercial activity and traffic is raised, and light may enter through openings that are not fully sealed.

A damp concrete wall carrying a dark deposit

The deposit on the wall

Tank walls carry a thin layer of bacteria and metallic dust, and need high pressure washing to clear particles that cling to the surface.

A concrete surface with a fine hairline crack

The lining and hairline cracks

Plastic lining in Al Adl's smaller tanks may remain intact, but hairline cracks may appear if the tank is very heavily loaded.

The lid of a water tank on a building roof

The lid and the access hatch

Tank lids may rust if they sit near the expressway, because humidity and salt from traffic exhaust cause rapid corrosion.

A plastic pipe leaving the exterior wall of a building

The vent and the overflow pipe

The vent opening may clog from constant dust from the expressway and commercial axes, and needs frequent cleaning.

How we work

1
Inspect before the drain

Tank type and material, the condition of the lining, the depth of the sediment, the lid and the vent, and where the drained water will go. We agree the window without supply before anything is opened.
2
Drain, then lift the sludge

The water leaves through the outlet, then the layer beneath it is taken out by hand and by suction. That layer is the reason for the visit, not the water that ran out ahead of it.
3
High pressure wash

Walls, floor and the joint where they meet, with a brush wherever the film resists, then the wash water is taken out completely so nothing we lifted settles again.
4
Disinfect and put back in service

Disinfectant over every internal surface, left for its contact time and then rinsed out, followed by the refill, a first draw off at the taps, and a report on what was inside the tank.

What water tank cleaning includes

An inspection before the valve

Tank type, lining condition, depth of sediment, lid and vent, recorded before any water leaves.
Full drain and sediment removal

The water through the outlet, and the layer below it by hand and by suction until the floor itself is showing.
Pressure washing walls and floor

High pressure across the surfaces and corners, and a brush on anything water alone will not lift.
Disinfection after the wash

A disinfectant intended for drinking water tanks, named to you before it is used, left for its contact time and then rinsed out.
Refill and the first draw off

We refill, run the taps so the new water moves through the pipework, and tell you when it is ready to use.
A report and the next date

What was inside the tank, anything on the lid or the lining that needs repair, and a sensible date for the next clean.

What is different about South Sub-Municipality

The South sub municipality runs from the edge of Old Makkah Road down to Al Khumrah and the southern corniche. Dense residential districts sit beside new subdivisions such as Al Sanabil and Al Taawun, warehouse fringes such as Al Saruriyah and Al Sarawat, and an old seaside settlement at Al Quzayn. Open stormwater channels cross the housing, and the warehouses, the vegetable and livestock markets and the nearby Islamic Port and Industrial City give pests shelter, food and year round humidity. Pressure is greatest in the older quarters, where drainage networks are ageing.

Questions about this district

Water in Al Adl turns cloudy again very quickly after cleaning?

Dense commercial axes use water continuously, and the expressway raises dust. We must clean every three months rather than six.

Is a tank shared between a shop and residential flats worse than purely residential?

Yes, mixed use accumulates sediment faster. A shop below uses water for cooking and cleaning on a continuous schedule.

Water contains brown dust especially in the afternoon?

The expressway raises dust more in the afternoon with heavy afternoon traffic. Filters on taps help alongside regular tank cleaning.

Does development excavation near North Prince Fawaz affect Al Adl water?

Nearby excavation raises more dust particles into the air, and the tank receives them through vents. Cleaning may need to be more frequent if building is active.

How often should a tank in a mixed district like this be cleaned?

Every three months or so, because commercial use speeds up accumulation. A purely residential area might go six months without these pressures.

Where does the metallic taste in the water come from here?

It may come from old piping or from metallic dust entering from the expressway and commercial axes.

How much does water tank cleaning in Al Adl cost?

It is set after the inspection, because the price follows the type of infestation, the size of the space, how far it has spread and the number of visits it needs. Send a photo and a description on WhatsApp and we will give you an estimate before we reach Al Adl.