A technician washing the inside wall of a water tank with a pressure hose

Water tank cleaning in Al Jumayzah Makkah

Al Jumayzah is a small apartment and hotel district very close to the Grand Mosque along Al Hajoun Street and Al Masjid Al Haram Road. Blocks and small hotels stand closely together housing Umrah visitors. Tanks here are scattered across older buildings, reached by narrow roofs or spiral stairs. Proximity to the Haram brings extremely high humidity and sea salt, and the water itself carries minerals from very deep wells, arriving at the tap already laden with heavy deposits.

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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 Jumayzah

Tanks here are relatively modest in size but very old, difficult to reach through closely packed buildings, and subject to extremely high humidity from the Haram and the sea. The method is set out in full on how we approach Water tank cleaning.

The first reason

Proximity to the Haram and extreme humidity

Al Jumayzah stands within minutes of the Haram, and humidity here is exceptionally high from the mosque itself and from the sea. Tanks endure continuous moisture, driving rapid fungal and algal growth. Minerals from deep well water precipitate faster than elsewhere because humidity accelerates the chemical reactions that form deposits.

The second reason

Deep well water and heavy mineral load

Al Jumayzah water may come from very deep wells, and deep well water carries more heavy minerals than shallower sources. These minerals settle rapidly in the tank forming thick, hard scale. Cleaning requires very high pressure to strip these deposits away, and even then some mineral crusts resist removal.

The third reason

Tightly packed buildings and constrained access

Buildings in Al Jumayzah stand very closely packed and are quite old. Access to roofs may be through a flat interior or via extremely narrow stairways. There may be no space for large cleaning equipment, making hand labour essential and making work much slower than tank cleaning in open districts.

Al Jumayzah on the map

Al Jumayzah sits about 1.5 km from Al Maabdah and about 1.5 km from Rai Adhakhir.

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Before treatment

The condition of the tank decides the method

Al Jumayzah is a small district close to the Haram along Al Hajoun Street and Al Masjid Al Haram Road, with apartment blocks and modest hotels for Umrah visitors, beside the Al Mualla Cemetery and the historic Al Saqqaf Palace.

Fine brown sediment beneath shallow water

The layer on the floor

The settled layer at the bottom of old tanks is very hard from precipitation of heavy minerals from the deep well source.

Light and algae

Algae grows at rapid speed on walls from the extreme humidity and the moderate warmth near the Haram.

A damp concrete wall carrying a dark deposit

The deposit on the wall

Wall deposits may be reddish or brown rust from iron and other heavy metals precipitated from the deep groundwater.

A concrete surface with a fine hairline crack

The lining and hairline cracks

Linings in very old tanks may be severely cracked from relentless moisture and salt from the maritime air.

The lid of a water tank on a building roof

The lid and the access hatch

Covers may be missing or damaged because small hotels may not maintain them regularly.

A plastic pipe leaving the exterior wall of a building

The vent and the overflow pipe

Vent openings may clog with algae and dust, and overflow pipes may be damaged or obsolete.

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.

The character of Al Jumayzah

Apartment district: residential blocks, repeated floors and shared entrances

Apartment district status in Al Jumayzah means your tank supplies small hotels hosting Umrah visitors, with seasonal and concentrated demand. Proximity to the Haram adds humidity and sea salt to every tank surface. Regular professional cleaning protects visitors and maintains the hotel's reputation with its guests.

Questions about this district

The water has a strange yellow tint. What is causing it?

Yellow water points to heavy minerals in the tank, especially if water comes from a deep well source. Tank cleaning removes deposits, but water testing may be needed to confirm safety.

The small hotel has a strange odour from the water. Is it the tank?

Possibly. Very old tanks in Al Jumayzah may carry smells from fungal or bacterial growth. Deep cleaning and disinfection can eliminate the odour.

Must we move guests out during tank cleaning?

Yes, there will be no water for several hours. Cleaning is best done during closing hours or periods of low occupancy.

The tank is very old. Will it withstand high pressure?

It may not. Very old tanks can rupture under pressure. We inspect first and use gentler pressure or hand scrubbing if needed.

Al Mualla Cemetery is next door. Does it affect the water?

The cemetery does not directly affect the tank, but proximity to higher ground may mean different groundwater. Water testing may determine if any impact exists.

The street is extremely narrow. How do you get equipment in?

We carry equipment on our shoulders and walk from the street into the building. We may ask hotel staff to help carry water containers up narrow stairs.

How much does water tank cleaning in Al Jumayzah 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 Jumayzah.