Water tank cleaning in Al Bashair, 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 Bashair

Open building sites and constant dust make tanks vulnerable at all times to pollution from fine particles and insects finding their way in. The method is set out in full on what Water tank cleaning involves.

The first reason

Vacant land shelters rodents and crawling insects

Between the new buildings of Al Bashair stand large empty plots and open work sites, and rodents and cockroaches find easy shelter in rubble and foundation holes. Tanks without good seals find insects getting in through cracks and openings where they would not find entry elsewhere.

The second reason

Digging and construction raise clouds of dust

Constant excavation, building and ground clearance throw up dust and earth that winds carry to nearby homes. Tanks with loose fitting lids let the dust in easily and make the water cloudy. Fine dust particles are hard to filter out and settle on the tank floor.

The third reason

Dry inland ground means less mould but more insects

The ground in Al Bashair is dry and dusty, far from the sea. Dry soil slows green algae and mould growth. But dry conditions draw insects and rodents that search for water, so tanks become water sources they target.

Landmarks of Al Bashair

In Al Bashair homes are reached from the Asfan ring road and Al Furusiyah Road which divide the district into sections. Al Bashair Park and the Fursan Mosque provide clear landmarks for locating addresses.

Asfan Ring Road
Al Furusiyah Road
Al Bashair Mosque
Al Fursan Mosque
Al Bashair Park
Al Rukbi Centre

Before treatment

The condition of the tank decides the method

A new district in north Jeddah on the Asfan ring road, with newly built villas and apartment buildings beside rest houses and subdivisions still under construction. Al Furusiyah Road bounds it on the east, Taybah lies to the west, Al Falah to the south and Al Rahmaniyah to the south east.

Fine brown sediment beneath shallow water

The layer on the floor

The floor layer is grey and thick from dust entering from building sites, and fine particles settle quickly to the floor.

Light and algae

Algae is rare in Al Bashair because the ground is dry and humidity is low, but dust blocks light and allows microscopic organisms to grow instead of green algae.

A damp concrete wall carrying a dark deposit

The deposit on the wall

Tank walls gather a fine grey coating of dust and mineral sediment, not green or black as in humid areas.

A concrete surface with a fine hairline crack

The lining and hairline cracks

Cement render in new tanks is strong but fine cracks may appear from thermal movement and vibration from nearby construction.

The lid of a water tank on a building roof

The lid and the access hatch

The tank lid may not seal properly in new buildings still being handed over, hinges may need adjustment and protective meshes may be missing.

A plastic pipe leaving the exterior wall of a building

The vent and the overflow pipe

The air vent and overflow pipe may have no protective mesh, and insects and dust can enter easily through them.

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 Taybah Sub-Municipality

Taybah sub municipality covers the newly built districts of north east Jeddah along Al Haramain Road and Asfan Road. New villas and apartment buildings stand among vacant plots, building sites and half finished subdivisions. Al Hamdaniyah is the oldest and densest part with its markets and shops, while Al Furusiyah, Al Bashair, Al Rahmaniyah, Al Falah and Al Salihiyah are mostly recent. The ground is inland and away from the sea, dry and dusty, rest houses, camps and stables on the fringes draw flies and crawling insects, and constant digging and construction stirs rodents out of the empty plots.

Questions about this district

How do we protect the tank from dust from ongoing building work?

Tight fitting lids and protective mesh over all openings are essential. We recommend checking the tank monthly and cleaning if you see cloudiness or grey dust in the water.

How do insects get into the tank in a building site area?

Through small cracks round the tank lid, through the overflow pipe if it has no mesh cover, and through small air vents.

Does frequent cleaning damage the tank or pipes?

No, regular cleaning is completely safe and does not harm the tank or pipes. Regular cleaning actually extends the tank's life.

Building sites attract rats. Can they get into the house through the tank?

Small rodents may enter the house through pipe openings and cracks, but rarely through the tank itself. Tight seals and mesh covers keep them out.

Rest houses and camps nearby, do they affect water quality?

Rest houses and camps may attract insects and flies, and contaminated air may reach tank vents. Keeping the distance and sealing all openings matters.

How often does an Al Bashair tank need cleaning because of building work?

We recommend cleaning at least every three months. If the nearby building is very active, you may need more frequent cleaning.

How much does water tank cleaning in Al Bashair 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 Bashair.