Water tank cleaning in Al Falah, 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 Falah

Tanks here foul quickly from construction dust and airborne particles carried from building sites, requiring more frequent cleaning than older, settled neighbourhoods where the environment is stable. The method is set out in full on our Water tank cleaning service.

The first reason

Fine construction dust settles in the tank floor

Building works and subdivisions around Al Falah generate waves of fine dust that enter your tank with every breeze. The sediment here is light and delicate but re-accumulates rapidly, so the floor needs deeper cleaning than tanks in stable residential areas, and residue returns quickly after washing.

The second reason

Water turns cloudy again within days of cleaning

Because construction around the district continues, dust re-enters the tank before settled particles have fully cleared. Inlet screens alone cannot stop it, and the fine particles from active digging pass through normal filters. Regular planned cleaning is the only way to maintain acceptable water quality.

The third reason

Old pipework in new areas carries fine particles

The water pipes running into homes in this young district carry a high load of suspended fine matter that standard filters do not fully trap. Tank cleaning alone is not enough if the distribution pipes themselves are drawing contaminated water from the mains during off-peak hours.

Landmarks of Al Falah

Al Falah is bounded north by King Abdullah Sports City and its residential complexes spread around Al Falah Park, which continues to undergo development. Access to tanks runs through the main streets connecting these landmarks, and their fixed locations make scheduling and navigation easier as reference points for the cleaning team.

King Abdullah Sports City
Al Falah Park
Al Falah Plaza
Al Rahmah Mosque
Al Falah Primary Health Care Centre
Al Faisaliyah Private Schools

Before treatment

The condition of the tank decides the method

Al Falah sits on Jeddah's northern fringes where new developments surround the villas and apartment blocks, and dust from active building works enters tanks continuously throughout the year.

Fine brown sediment beneath shallow water

The layer on the floor

The floor here accumulates fine light dust from building sites that re-deposits rapidly after washing because the environment around the district remains dusty and unsettled.

Light and algae

Light reaches exposed tanks in new districts more readily where incomplete development leaves gaps, and algae grows faster where ground temperatures have not yet stabilised around buildings.

A damp concrete wall carrying a dark deposit

The deposit on the wall

Wall deposits here are fine dust layers that need deep pressure washing because the particles are so delicate and adhere lightly, reforming quickly from airborne dust.

A concrete surface with a fine hairline crack

The lining and hairline cracks

Plastic linings in newly built homes may show hairline cracks from pressure and thermal movement caused by temperature swings between occupied and unoccupied neighbouring plots.

The lid of a water tank on a building roof

The lid and the access hatch

Lids and access hatches in the new district are often recent but surrounded by unsettled ground that increases dust ingress and requires more frequent sealing checks.

A plastic pipe leaving the exterior wall of a building

The vent and the overflow pipe

Vent openings and overflow pipes clog rapidly here from fine dust carried from building sites and excavations, needing more frequent clearing than in established areas.

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

Will the ongoing construction around Al Falah make water cloudier?

Yes, building sites and unfinished subdivisions generate more dust and fine particles in the air than settled areas. Your tank faces greater pressure than districts where development is complete, so cleaning schedules need to be tighter and more regular.

When will the dust and building finally stop around here?

Al Falah's master plan continues to see new phases and expansions completed. Full build-out may take years yet, but regular tank cleaning protects your water in the meantime and removes sediment before it hardens.

Should we install extra dust protection on the tank?

A secure lid and vent cover help, and regular inspections of seals prevent loose entry points. But complete protection comes from planned cleaning that removes sediment layers before they cake on and invite algae and bacteria.

Do homes closer to building sites get dirtier water?

Houses next to active digging and building sites accumulate dust faster than those further away. The closer you are to excavation and construction, the shorter the cleaning intervals need to be.

Can an ordinary water filter protect us from construction dust?

Standard filters trap large particles but let fine dust pass through, especially the tiny particles generated by construction. Only tank cleaning removes the fine sediment layers that filters cannot stop from entering.

Will water stay clean if we clean the tank now?

Only for a limited time, because dust returns from the environment around you. Cleaning restores good water quality, but stable clean water requires the construction to end and dust to settle.

How much does water tank cleaning in Al Falah 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 Falah.