Water tank cleaning in Al Kaakiyah, 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 Kaakiyah

Organic waste from meat and vegetables flows into drains, and sometimes enters water pipes through broken drain lines running nearby. Organic particles cause strange colours and foul smells in the water. The method is set out in full on the full Water tank cleaning page.

The first reason

Vegetable and livestock markets surround the tank

Markets around you mean water that arrives contaminated from the start. Meat, blood and animal offal flow with the drainage water. Vegetable dust and earth blow through the air. Unprotected water pipes near livestock and vegetable drains are at constant risk. The tank needs frequent cleaning not from internal wear but from external contaminants that keep arriving.

The second reason

Red earth and high groundwater table

Red soil holds high iron oxide, and buried pipes rust rapidly in it. Close groundwater means your tank may face intrusion of contaminated groundwater during rainy season. Pipe rust and groundwater contamination together cause reddish water in the tank.

The third reason

Repeated high pressure washing causes fast leaks

Market shops need strong fast pumping for heavy cleaning all day. Repeated high pressure widens small cracks in the tank walls. A leak in a commercial tank may go unnoticed because water seeps into the ground around the shop. The tank loses water quietly without anyone noticing.

Al Kaakiyah on the map

Al Kaakiyah sits about 2 km from Al Shawqiyah and about 2 km from Bathaa Quraish.

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Before treatment

The condition of the tank decides the method

The district sits in a lowland bowl between hills, the soil is red with high iron oxide content, and groundwater lies close to the surface.

Fine brown sediment beneath shallow water

The layer on the floor

Sediment on the floor is not mineral but organic matter and food particles, black or very dark brown, with a foul smell when removed.

Light and algae

Light reaches rooftop tanks between shops, and algae grows rapidly, mingling with organic sediment and making matters worse.

A damp concrete wall carrying a dark deposit

The deposit on the wall

Inner concrete surfaces carry a thick layer of rust, mould and filth mixed together, needing hard scrubbing and strong cleaning agents for removal.

A concrete surface with a fine hairline crack

The lining and hairline cracks

Cracks from pressure and seasonal movement allow contaminated groundwater to seep in during the rainy season.

The lid of a water tank on a building roof

The lid and the access hatch

Lids and openings exposed to market filth need hard cleaning and tight sealing so flies and insects cannot enter.

A plastic pipe leaving the exterior wall of a building

The vent and the overflow pipe

The overflow pipe may discharge beside the shop where dirt and smell accumulate. Directing it away from the shop is essential.

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 Kaakiyah

Commercial area: offices, showrooms and small stores

A commercial zone means a tank that stays contaminated from outside, and water here serves heavy cleaning as much as drinking. The tank needs real protection from surrounding filth, not cleaning alone.

Questions about this district

Water in our shop stinks of meat and fish. Where is it coming from?

The smell comes from organic waste that entered the tank or pipes from external contamination. In a souk, meat and fish drains sit very close to water pipes. If a drain line is broken, contaminated water infiltrates drinking pipes. We clean the tank and check all pipes for cross contamination.

The water from the tap is reddish. Is that normal?

Red water means serious rust from old pipes or from the red earth. In a market, pipes are exposed and old and rust fast. Cleaning the tank and pipes together is necessary, and old pipes may need replacement.

Does cleaning the tank stop the bad smell?

Cleaning removes organic waste from inside the tank, but if the smell enters through the pipes themselves, we need to inspect both drain and water pipes for breaks or cross connections. A continuing smell means a problem outside the tank, not inside.

Our shop water level drops fast even though we do not use much. Why?

Fast loss means a leak in the tank or pipes. In a market shop, water seeps into the ground around it and you do not see it. We inspect the tank and all visible pipes for small leaks you cannot see.

Should we clean the tank twice a year in a market like this?

At least twice, but in Hajj season perhaps three times. Contaminants from the market arrive quickly, and a tank in a souk is far dirtier than a home tank of the same age.

We serve water to workers and customers in the souk. Is it safe?

Water is safe if the tank is clean and pipes are sound. But in a souk, the danger is that water gets contaminated during distribution itself from weak pipes. Regular cleaning and a filter on the drinking tap are both essential.

How much does water tank cleaning in Al Kaakiyah 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 Kaakiyah.