Water tank cleaning in Al Furusiyah, 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 Furusiyah

Exposed tanks collect fine dust through ventilation holes; a thick brown layer builds up on the floor and clouds the water easily when taps are first opened. The method is set out in full on how we approach Water tank cleaning.

The first reason

Construction dust clogs ventilation grilles

Ongoing excavation, demolition and building release very fine dust into the air that enters through the tank vent mesh and accumulates around the opening, starving the tank of fresh air circulation and creating conditions for bacterial growth.

The second reason

Fine sand settles quickly and stirs easily

Sand and gravel from excavation work is lighter than natural deposits and settles fast, but clouds the water instantly when the tank is disturbed or first tapped. The layer returns to suspension much more readily.

The third reason

Vacant plots breed insects and rodents

Open building sites around the district shelter insects and rodents that deposit faeces near and in tank surrounds. This contaminates water quickly despite disinfection, and numbers grow as work continues.

Landmarks of Al Furusiyah

Tanks in Al Furusiyah need close monitoring near the equestrian club where building is intensive, and along Asfan Road the heavy truck traffic and excavation sites are the main source of the continuous dust coating exposed tanks.

Al Furusiyah Equestrian Club
Asfan Road
Al Furusiyah Street
Saeed bin Amer Mosque
Al Rayyan Mosque
Al Nasr Private Schools

Before treatment

The condition of the tank decides the method

The district north east of Jeddah near the equestrian club is under active development with ongoing construction and unfinished plots. The ground is dry and dusty, and exposed excavations release fine particles into the air.

Fine brown sediment beneath shallow water

The layer on the floor

The floor layer is dark brown and tan, fine sand and gravel mixed with dust, building up fast during active construction periods in the district.

Light and algae

Algae grows slowly here because dust blocks the light, but bacteria thrive in the wet dark sediment layer on the floor and multiply rapidly.

A damp concrete wall carrying a dark deposit

The deposit on the wall

Wall deposits are orange and brown rust mixed with dust and water, adhering firmly and needing regular scraping to prevent permanent staining.

A concrete surface with a fine hairline crack

The lining and hairline cracks

Hairline cracks form from concrete expansion in the dry heat, and moisture from the tank deepens the damage over time as the cracks reopen each day.

The lid of a water tank on a building roof

The lid and the access hatch

The lid sits surrounded by building dust and often needs clearing before access, and the maintenance hatch inlet is frequently blocked by site material.

A plastic pipe leaving the exterior wall of a building

The vent and the overflow pipe

The vent opening is perpetually dust-clogged, and the overflow pipe may carry sediment from exposed ground channels running past it.

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

Why is the water cloudy even after a fresh fill?

Construction dust enters the tank through ventilation openings and hairline cracks, settles on the floor, and returns to suspension the moment you turn on the first tap.

Does tank cleaning stop dust getting in again?

Cleaning removes what has settled, but ongoing digging and building bring fresh dust constantly. A tight lid or inlet filter helps, but cannot stop dust entirely during active construction.

Are vacant plots near the tank causing water problems?

Yes. Insects and rodents from open ground leave faeces around tank surrounds and in ventilation mesh, a permanent source of contamination.

How often should we clean when dust is this bad?

During active building nearby, every two months beats every three. Exposed tanks need the most frequent cleaning, covered ones slightly less.

Do inlet filters help keep dust out?

Filters on the supply line help but need frequent cleaning themselves, because construction dust blocks them quickly.

When will the dust problem end here?

Once building around the tank finishes and roads are paved, dust drops sharply, and you can gradually extend cleaning intervals as the district stabilises.

How much does water tank cleaning in Al Furusiyah 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 Furusiyah.