Water tank cleaning in Al Hindawiyah, 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 Hindawiyah

Al Hindawiyah tanks are among the oldest in Jeddah with thick hard deposits and heavily discoloured water, copper and steel pipes corrode fast from salt spray and sea air just metres away. The method is set out in full on how we approach Water tank cleaning.

The first reason

Very old tanks with thick deposits

Al Hindawiyah tanks are three or four decades old at minimum, crusted inside with sediment that is thick and deeply bonded. Full cleaning may need multiple pressure wash cycles to lift deposits that have set for decades.

The second reason

Complex old plumbing and corrosion

Al Hindawiyah has stone buildings centuries old topped with modern additions, plumbing is intricate and copper and steel pipes are heavily corroded. Water may run green or red for weeks after cleaning because rust is embedded deep in the supply lines.

The third reason

Sea salt and humidity near the port

Close to the port, salt content in air and ground is high, tanks and pipes corrode rapidly and covers are heavily rusted. High humidity speeds corrosion and creates small leaks at seams and connections.

Al Hindawiyah on the map

Al Hindawiyah sits about 1.5 km from Al Balad and about 1.5 km from Al Sahifah.

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Before treatment

The condition of the tank decides the method

An old dense quarter at the heart of Jeddah near the port, dating to the 1800s with high population density, ageing stone structures now topped with modern additions, very old plumbing and drainage networks, and high sea humidity.

Fine brown sediment beneath shallow water

The layer on the floor

Deposits on the floor are thick and very hard bonded, built from decades of rust particles and minerals shed by old corroded pipes carrying hard mineral rich water.

Light and algae

Algae is rare because most tanks are sealed under heavy metal covers that block all light, though sea spray humidity may create damp conditions inside.

A damp concrete wall carrying a dark deposit

The deposit on the wall

Tank walls are coated with thick red or green crusts of iron oxide and copper verdigris shed from aged supply pipework that has corroded for decades.

A concrete surface with a fine hairline crack

The lining and hairline cracks

Hairline cracks occur in many old tanks and pipes leak because metals are brittle and salt accelerates corrosion and structural failure of joints.

The lid of a water tank on a building roof

The lid and the access hatch

Tank covers in Al Hindawiyah are heavily rusted, may be broken or loose, and maintenance hatches are very tight and difficult to open without damage.

A plastic pipe leaving the exterior wall of a building

The vent and the overflow pipe

Vent and overflow openings are clogged with rust, dust and sea salt, and may not function properly, causing pressure imbalance inside the tank.

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

In Al Hindawiyah, tanks sit on old rooftops behind Bab Al Bunt near Jeddah Islamic Port and the waterfront street, reached through Al Dhahab Street or Port Street in the dense heart of the quarter.

Jeddah Islamic Port
Port Street
Al Dhahab Street (Abdullah Hashim Street)
Zawiyat Al Hunud Mosque
Umar ibn Al Khattab Mosque

Questions about this district

Why does Al Hindawiyah water sometimes run rust red?

Copper and steel pipes are very old with deep rust deposits. Cleaning releases rust particles and rinsing takes weeks to clear completely because corrosion is embedded in the supply lines themselves.

Does an old Al Hindawiyah house tank take longer to clean?

Yes. Old tanks hold thick crusted deposits and cleaning may take twice as long as a newer district, with multiple flushing stages to clear settled material.

Smell came back weeks after cleaning. Why?

Old pipes carry deep seated bacterial colonies in the rust layer. Cleaning the tank alone does not reach bacteria in the supply lines, which may need professional flushing.

Does a rusted cover affect water quality?

Rusted covers shed iron particles and salt into the tank. We recommend replacing very old covers to prevent ongoing contamination from corrosion flakes.

Water stays cloudy all the time. What can be done?

The problem may be tank or supply pipes. Full cleaning and disinfection helps, but old pipes may need replacement to solve persistent cloudiness.

How often does an Al Hindawiyah tank need cleaning?

Al Hindawiyah is old and salt humidity is high, cleaning every three months may be necessary to maintain acceptable water quality.

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.