A technician washing the inside wall of a water tank with a pressure hose

Water tank cleaning in Al Fayha Makkah

Al Fayha is an expansion zone in north west Makkah where new villas and apartment blocks rise on wide schemes and large vacant plots, laid out on ground still under development. The tanks here are new but they sit where the northern Haram boundary crosses Umm Al Mumineen Road, and old flood paths from Wadi At Tanim and Wadi Saraf pass nearby. Massive building and overlapping projects mean the tank faces constant construction pressure and the page serves the map you see above.

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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 Fayha

Tanks here suffer from constant building around them and heavy machinery vibrating the ground continuously while dust from multiple projects enters the tank. The method is set out in full on what Water tank cleaning involves.

The first reason

Old flood channels run close to new developments

Wadi At Tanim and Wadi Saraf are ancient watercourses and recent building has not stopped them. New projects sit alongside these channels, and tanks may face sudden water pressure spikes in the rainy season.

The second reason

The Haram boundary runs very close to the tanks

Umm Al Mumineen Road separates the Haram zone from Al Fayha, and tanks sit in a very sensitive area. Development is constrained on the Haram side and services may be complex.

The third reason

Overlapping projects apply constant pressure

Al Imam Al Shafii Mosque, Al Fayha Park and other schemes are under construction simultaneously. Heavy machinery vibrates the ground and new tanks develop cracks from the constant shaking.

The character of Al Fayha

New development: ongoing construction and vacant plots between the homes

Overlapping government and private projects mean the tank is surrounded by heavy machinery and dust from every direction. The nearby Haram boundary adds special constraints to development. The tank faces constant vibration and endless dust, and cleaning alone cannot solve the underlying problem.

Before treatment

The condition of the tank decides the method

The zone lies on a new road with government and private projects running in parallel, ground is wide with large vacant plots round buildings, and seasonal floods from nearby wadis pass close to new developments.

Fine brown sediment beneath shallow water

The layer on the floor

Sand and dust from several concurrent building projects deposit on the floor at very high speed.

Light and algae

Light may enter and algae can grow in exposed tanks round large building sites.

A damp concrete wall carrying a dark deposit

The deposit on the wall

Deposits are very complex from dust and sand sourced from multiple ongoing projects.

A concrete surface with a fine hairline crack

The lining and hairline cracks

Cracks may appear and widen quickly from the constant vibration of heavy machinery.

The lid of a water tank on a building roof

The lid and the access hatch

Covers may be open or loose from vibration and neighbouring building work.

A plastic pipe leaving the exterior wall of a building

The vent and the overflow pipe

Ventilation and overflow are exposed to dust and sand from several parallel building projects.

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 Al Umrah Sub-Municipality

Al Umrah sub municipality covers the north west of Makkah along the Madinah road and the old Jeddah road, from At Tanim and Masjid Aisha to An Nawwariyah. Its districts are the city's newest, villas and apartment blocks raised on wide schemes where large tracts in Al Umrah Al Jadidah, Al Fayha and Al Buhayrat remain vacant or under construction. Wadi Saraf and Wadi At Tanim run through it and rainwater gathers on unfinished schemes, ihram shops, restaurants and coach stops along the Madinah road serve a constant flow of pilgrims, and villas fill Al Hamra and Umm Al Jud.

Questions about this district

Do seasonal floods from the wadis threaten Al Fayha tanks?

Yes, Wadi At Tanim and Wadi Saraf run very close and floods pass with force in the rainy season. Tanks near the channels can face sudden pressure spikes.

Does proximity to the Haram boundary affect building and services?

Yes, closeness to the Haram means restrictions on development. Services can be complex and the tank may be surrounded by special constraints.

Does massive building around Al Fayha affect water quality?

Very much so, heavy machinery and dust from several projects enters the tank constantly. Cleaning may need frequent repetition.

Is a new Al Fayha tank strong enough for the pressure?

The tank is new but may contain vibration cracks. Inspection after cleaning is essential.

Do vacant plots around Al Fayha affect groundwater levels?

Yes, ground changes constantly and groundwater may rise or fall depending on building and development activity.

When will building and development finish in Al Fayha?

Projects are complex and development may take a long time. Tanks may need frequent cleaning throughout the extended building period.

How much does water tank cleaning in Al Fayha 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 Fayha.