Water tank cleaning in Al Husayniyah, 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 Husayniyah

Tanks near Wadi Uranah fill with brown sediment of unusual texture after light rain, not just dissolved salts that redissolve during dry spells. The method is set out in full on our Water tank cleaning service.

The first reason

Water arrives heavy with old agricultural residue

The soil of Al Husayniyah left behind minerals and ultra fine particles that stay suspended in the water. Cleaning must use fine mesh filters and strong disinfectants because the deposits are not simple but chemically complex.

The second reason

Floods seep into tanks from beneath and the edges

Wadi Uranah flows through the quarter, and seasonal rain floods carry contaminated water into tanks through hairline cracks or via drainage ports. Old districts especially suffer from this.

The third reason

Ground floor shops draw more water than the flats above them

Al Husayniyah is mixed use: restaurants and shops beneath the flats use water heavily at meal times. One tank serving all uses leaves an irregular residue pattern in the floor and corners.

The character of Al Husayniyah

Mixed district: shops at street level with homes above them

In a mixed district one tank may serve a family flat, a small hotel and a restaurant at once. Water use is highly uneven and contaminants differ between residential and commercial use, so cleaning must account for each user separately.

Before treatment

The condition of the tank decides the method

Former agricultural land leaves heavy minerals and farm salts in the groundwater. Springs in this area naturally carry more suspended particles than newer districts built on bare rock.

Fine brown sediment beneath shallow water

The layer on the floor

The floor layer is made of heavy metals and organic matter from agricultural soil, not just white salt, and needs strong brushing and high pressure wash to remove completely.

Light and algae

Algae and green growth happen fast if light enters through any opening, and Al Husayniyah being open and old may have vent holes that lack proper mesh protection.

A damp concrete wall carrying a dark deposit

The deposit on the wall

Tank walls carry a permanent brown layer of iron and manganese salts that may hide deeper problems if not removed entirely.

A concrete surface with a fine hairline crack

The lining and hairline cracks

Linings in older tanks may have cracks from decades of freeze thaw and thermal swings, and small cracks let contaminants seep in slowly.

The lid of a water tank on a building roof

The lid and the access hatch

Covers and ports are often cracked or loose because shops force them open and leave them that way, admitting dust and insects.

A plastic pipe leaving the exterior wall of a building

The vent and the overflow pipe

Vent holes and overflow pipes need strong mesh because the wadi carries debris and moisture, and overflow ports become nesting sites for insects and rodents.

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 Aziziyah (Makkah) Sub-Municipality

Al Aziziyah sub municipality runs from the Bin Dawood markets to the Al Hada road and carries pilgrim traffic to Mina. Hotel towers and furnished apartment blocks fill and empty with the Hajj and Ramadan seasons, and the kitchens, restaurants and markets along Al Masjid Al Haram Road and King Abdulaziz Road leave food waste at every peak. Southwards the fabric loosens into villas and planned streets in An Naseem and Al Awali, then Al Abidiyah's campus and the old farms of Al Husayniyah, where Wadi Uranah holds water after rain and farm enclosures shelter rodents and reptiles.

Questions about this district

What do farm salts in the water do to the tank over time?

Farm salts collect slowly on tank walls and build a thick white layer. This layer traps bacteria and holds heavy metals that cause metallic taste.

Do shops and restaurants need separate tank cleaning from residential flats?

If each shop or group of shops has its own tank then yes. If they share your tank the cleaning must account for overuse and different types of contaminant.

The sediment in our tank is brown and an odd texture. Is it dangerous?

Brown sediment usually means iron and heavy metals from the soil. Not necessarily toxic but unhealthy and needs complete removal through deep cleaning and thorough disinfection.

After every light rain does the tank need emergency cleaning?

Not every time, but heavy or moderate rain may carry wadi silt. If you notice the water colour change right after rain the inbound water is dirty, either from upstream contamination or from a leak in the tank itself.

The tank has a small leak from the bottom and ground moisture seeps in. Is that a health risk?

Yes. The leak admits contaminated soil water from outside, especially after rain. Repair the leak before cleaning, because cleaning alone cannot fix an active breach.

Does Al Husayniyah need more frequent cleaning than new Jeddah districts?

Yes, because of the agricultural soil and seasonal floods. Cleaning cycles in Al Husayniyah should be more frequent and deeper than in new districts built on bare ground with no farm legacy.

How much does water tank cleaning in Al Husayniyah 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 Husayniyah.