Water tank cleaning in Al Hindawiyah, Makkah

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 Hindawiyah

Tanks here foul quickly from doubled usage and dense labour, with shops using tank water constantly for cleaning, washing and cooking throughout the working day. The method is set out in full on what Water tank cleaning involves.

The first reason

Popular markets mean high consumption in sharp bursts

The crowded popular bazaars in Al Hindawiyah are thick with foot traffic and activity, and shop water use spikes fast in peak hours then drops. These sudden swings in demand cause sharp pressure changes and condensation inside the tank.

The second reason

Ageing pipework leaks contamination into the tank

Old apartment buildings in Al Hindawiyah carry weak and corroded pipes, and leaks allow contaminants from surrounding soil to enter. The tank cannot easily isolate itself from the external network, which is full of damp and bacteria.

The third reason

Small restaurant wastewater enters the supply network

Small eateries on every corner discharge cooking water and oils into the network, and these contaminants enter the tank if pressure drops or supply is interrupted. Cleaning must be deep to remove grease films and food odours.

The character of Al Hindawiyah

Commercial area: offices, showrooms and small stores

In a densely packed commercial bazaar, the tank carries diverse intense usage from shops, markets, small restaurants and homes all at once. Contaminants come from multiple sources and system pressure is high, so cleaning must focus on removing grease, oils and odours in addition to removing sediment layers and bacteria.

Before treatment

The condition of the tank decides the method

Al Hindawiyah is a dense commercial zone with old buildings and crowded popular markets, where tanks must serve shops, small eateries and apartments all drawing from the same supply.

Fine brown sediment beneath shallow water

The layer on the floor

The floor collects fats and oils from restaurants and sediment from high usage, requiring deep hot water washing to dissolve and remove.

Light and algae

Light and algae may appear in exposed tanks here because crowding causes frequent opening of the hatch and lids.

A damp concrete wall carrying a dark deposit

The deposit on the wall

Wall deposits build up from grease and restaurant contaminants due to the intense daily use by shops and eateries.

A concrete surface with a fine hairline crack

The lining and hairline cracks

Plastic linings may degrade from oils and chemicals discharged by shops and small restaurants into the tank.

The lid of a water tank on a building roof

The lid and the access hatch

The lid and access hatches are constantly in use and are often left partly open for long periods due to the density of activity.

A plastic pipe leaving the exterior wall of a building

The vent and the overflow pipe

Vent openings and overflow pipes clog rapidly from fats and sediment from the restaurants and shops.

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.

Landmarks of Al Hindawiyah

Al Hindawiyah stretches along Prince Mansour Street, which is the main commercial artery of the quarter, with the Second and Third Ring Roads forming boundaries to the east. Access to tanks is organised through these main traffic arteries, and cleaning schedules must coordinate with the market activity and shopping hours along these crowded streets.

Prince Mansour Street
Umm Al Qura Road
Second Ring Road
Third Ring Road

Questions about this district

Do the popular markets make the tank water dirtier?

Yes, crowded bazaars mean high usage in sharp peaks, and shops wash goods and streets with tank water constantly. Heavy consumption and constant activity raise contamination risk.

Why does the water sometimes smell strange like restaurant cooking?

Small eateries discharge cooking water and oils into the network, and these odours may reach the tank. Deep cleaning and disinfection remove the smell, but preventing contamination needs repair of the drainage system.

Do we need more frequent cleaning than in new districts?

Yes, high density, diverse usage and old pipes mean more frequent planned cleaning than newly built neighbourhoods.

Does leakage from old pipes affect water quality?

Leaks draw bacteria and contaminants from surrounding soil into the pipe network. The tank may receive contaminated water from outside during low pressure periods.

Do restaurant oils and fats stay in the tank?

Oils float on the water surface and may stick to walls. Cleaning with hot water and high pressure is essential to remove the grease layer.

Should we also check the drainage pipes and valves?

Tank cleaning alone is not enough; pipes and valves must be inspected to ensure contaminants from shops and restaurants do not enter the supply.

How much does water tank cleaning in Al Hindawiyah 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 Hindawiyah.