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

Water tank cleaning in Al Maabdah Makkah

Al Maabdah is an old district in Wadi Ibrahim on the Al Abtah side, a short drive northeast of the Grand Mosque. Hotels, towers and apartment blocks now stand on Al Maabdah Street and Al Masjid Al Haram Road beside its historic lanes and palaces. Tanks here serve a mix of homes and hotels, with water consumption that varies sharply between day and night and between pilgrim seasons. The hilly terrain and ancient foundations make finding and accessing the tank a task that needs familiarity with the district layout.

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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 Maabdah

Hotels in Al Maabdah fill tanks at extreme speed during Hajj and Umrah seasons, then drop their demand suddenly, leaving the water to stagnate and sediment to fall. The method is set out in full on how we approach Water tank cleaning.

The first reason

Hotels and homes sharing one tank

A single hotel may draw hundreds of litres every day while the neighbouring flat uses only dozens. If they share one tank, the hotel drains it fast and the flat feels low pressure. This extreme variation in demand speeds sediment buildup and stresses the whole system.

The second reason

Pilgrim seasons shift consumption overnight

A hotel may refill the tank every two hours during the season, then leave it untouched for days out of season. Water that stands still allows sediment to fall and algae to grow at abnormal speed, tainting the taste and smell.

The third reason

Old foundations on low ground near the wadi

Wadi Ibrahim is very close, and the foundations are from many decades ago. Ground moisture rises easily, and tanks leak from the side walls. Cleaning must inspect the base and check for cracks that may admit ground water.

Al Maabdah on the map

Al Maabdah sits about 1 km from Al Rawdah and about 1.5 km from Al Jumayzah.

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Before treatment

The condition of the tank decides the method

An old district with historic palaces and narrow lanes, now surrounded by modern hotels and residential towers on Al Masjid Al Haram Road, with Wadi Ibrahim running nearby and the Holy Capital Municipality headquarters at its centre.

Fine brown sediment beneath shallow water

The layer on the floor

The floor layer holds sand and salt and minerals from raw water and rust from copper and iron pipes that are many decades old.

Light and algae

Light may enter through cracks in an old lid or ancient vent holes, and algae grows rapidly in water that stands still, especially during mild seasons.

A damp concrete wall carrying a dark deposit

The deposit on the wall

The walls carry a thick white layer of calcium and settled minerals, and black mould may grow from the high moisture in this old neighbourhood.

A concrete surface with a fine hairline crack

The lining and hairline cracks

Hairline cracks in concrete tanks leak ground water slowly, and the lining may be damaged by uneven pressure and vibration from traffic and hotel lifts.

The lid of a water tank on a building roof

The lid and the access hatch

The lid is old and may be rusted or have lost its seal, and the access hatch may not close tightly from the inside anymore.

A plastic pipe leaving the exterior wall of a building

The vent and the overflow pipe

The vent hole may be blocked by dust and sediment, restricting air exchange, and the overflow pipe may leak or be stuck with buildup.

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 Maabdah

Tanks in Al Maabdah are accessed via Al Maabdah Street or from Al Masjid Al Haram Road on the east side, and equipment may need to pass Al Saqqaf Palace if entry is required from the narrow historic lanes.

Al Maabdah Street
Al Masjid Al Haram Road
Holy Capital Municipality
King Faisal Hospital
Al Saqqaf Palace

Questions about this district

Does a tank shared by a hotel and flats need a different cleaning schedule?

Yes, absolutely. The hotel raises consumption, pressure and sediment buildup sharply. Cleaning must happen much more often, every two months instead of four, and include checking for corrosion from high pressure cycles.

The water tastes odd after the Eid holiday when the hotels close. Why?

Long stagnation in the tank allows bacteria and algae to multiply. Water that has not moved for a week becomes a breeding ground for contaminants.

Can ground water from Wadi Ibrahim seep into the tank from below?

Yes. Old tanks in the Al Abtah area may admit ground water through cracks and weak foundations, especially during the rainy season or if the wadi floods.

The hotel uses enormous amounts of water. Does this affect the water quality for the flats?

Yes. High consumption raises pressure and flow speed, stirring sediment off the walls. Flats receive water that is less clear and may have a taste.

Do hotel tanks need different pressure and filtration settings than residential tanks?

Hotels need powerful pressure systems to distribute water across many floors, and the tank feels the stress of this high repeated pressure over time.

What does brown water from the tap mean right after we have just cleaned the tank?

Brown water is usually rust from pipes connected to the tank or particles of sediment that came loose from the walls. Full pipe flushing after cleaning may be necessary.

How much does water tank cleaning in Al Maabdah 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 Maabdah.