Water tank cleaning in Al Jamiah, 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 Jamiah

Tanks here serve very high population density of residents and seasonal guests, and the heavy consumption means water turns over quickly and sediment shifts continuously. The method is set out in full on the full Water tank cleaning page.

The first reason

Heavy use and rapid water turnover

Dense residential district with pilgrim hotels and guest facilities means a single tank fills and empties several times daily. Intense draw stirs sediment from the floor, making water cloudy within hours of cleaning.

The second reason

Temporary pilgrims and pressure surges

Temporary housing and Hajj and Umrah mean the tank serves different groups almost weekly. Pressure on the supply mains is extreme, and leaks from the stressed pipes admit contaminated water into the system.

The third reason

Hotels, restaurants and mixed shared services

One building may hold a hotel, apartments and office floors using the same tank, serving different bathrooms and food storage areas. Leaks from aged pipework and pressure swings contaminate the supply.

Al Jamiah on the map

Al Jamiah sits about 1 km from Al Mursalat and about 1.5 km from Al Sanabel.

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Before treatment

The condition of the tank decides the method

Apartment blocks and pilgrim hotels fill the ground where King Khalid Road and Al Masjid Al Haram Road cut through, with Makkah Mall, Alawi Tunsi Hospital and small neighbourhood parks serving the residents.

Fine brown sediment beneath shallow water

The layer on the floor

The settled layer is thick and well mixed because intense draw constantly stirs sediment and water does not rest long enough to compact.

Light and algae

Algae is present but sparse in the main water column because flow is continuous, but anaerobic bacteria flourish in floor corners and dead zones.

A damp concrete wall carrying a dark deposit

The deposit on the wall

Wall deposits are thick and hard white from rapid calcium accumulation due to heavy use and hard water concentration.

A concrete surface with a fine hairline crack

The lining and hairline cracks

Concrete lining is usually sound but repeated pressure surges cause fine cracks over time at stress points from the constant load cycles.

The lid of a water tank on a building roof

The lid and the access hatch

The lid and connection pipes leak from sustained high pressure and frequent use, and the maintenance hatch may be narrow because of modern building methods.

A plastic pipe leaving the exterior wall of a building

The vent and the overflow pipe

Vent openings clog quickly with sediment and debris because fast moving water carries many suspended particles.

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 Jamiah

In Al Jamiah near Makkah Mall and Alawi Tunsi Hospital on King Khalid Road and Al Masjid Al Haram Road, tanks in the large residential blocks sit in basements or below ground level.

King Khalid Road
Al Masjid Al Haram Road
Makkah Mall
Alawi Tunsi Hospital
Abu Raysh Park
Al Iman Park

Questions about this district

Why does water turn cloudy within hours of new guests arriving?

Heavy usage stirs sediment from the floor. A large tank serving hundreds means any active draw remobilises particles.

Does cleaning the tank cut water to the hotel for long?

Yes, large hotels need advance warning. We usually schedule work during closure hours or early morning to minimise disruption.

How many people does a single tank serve in Al Jamiah?

One tank may serve two hundred people or more (hotel plus apartments), and during Hajj season the number is much higher.

Is the hot water worse than cold water from the same tank?

Large heaters accumulate deposits faster because heat accelerates mineral settling. The heater needs separate cleaning from the tank.

Does heavy usage like this shorten the tank's life?

High pressure and intense use cause faster wear on lining and pipes, so the tank may need repairs sooner than one in a quieter area.

How often should a tank in Al Jamiah be cleaned?

Every one to one and a half months because of severe usage and seasonal pilgrim surges. You may need more frequent cleaning during the Hajj season.

How much does water tank cleaning in Al Jamiah 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 Jamiah.