Water tank cleaning in Al Marwah, Jeddah

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 Marwah

The diverse housing means shared tanks for both villas and flats, so water consumption is higher and the water refreshes faster than in purely residential areas. The method is set out in full on our Water tank cleaning service.

The first reason

Mixed consumption demands frequent cleaning

Villas, flats and shops together draw water at different rates, so a shared tank empties faster and needs more regular cleaning to maintain consistent water quality.

The second reason

Ground-floor shops increase airborne pollutants

Restaurants and shops at street level emit smoke and dust particles, so tanks nearby them catch more contaminants from the air than in purely residential districts.

The third reason

Mixed networks need advanced inspection

The water system serves both homes and businesses, so there are potential complexity points where pipes branch off for different uses and cross contamination can occur.

Al Marwah on the map

Al Marwah sits about 3 km from Al Rabwah and about 4 km from Al Safa.

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Before treatment

The condition of the tank decides the method

A mixed recently built district with villas and apartment blocks side by side, and ground-floor commercial shops that increase traffic and water demand on the shared systems.

Fine brown sediment beneath shallow water

The layer on the floor

Sediment in Al Marwah may be light because high consumption and constant water movement prevent heavy buildup, but airborne pollutants settle slowly on the floor.

Light and algae

Light may enter through maintenance hatches if they are not sealed well, and algae can grow quickly in tanks with steady consumption and regular water turnover.

A damp concrete wall carrying a dark deposit

The deposit on the wall

Walls may retain a thin layer of airborne pollutants and mineral salts, especially on tanks located near commercial premises.

A concrete surface with a fine hairline crack

The lining and hairline cracks

Linings in newer tanks may face high pressure from consumption peaks, so protecting the internal coating is important throughout the tank's life.

The lid of a water tank on a building roof

The lid and the access hatch

Lids and access points must be very tight to prevent contamination entry from nearby commercial activity and street-level dust.

A plastic pipe leaving the exterior wall of a building

The vent and the overflow pipe

Vent holes need strong filters because kitchen smoke from restaurants can carry particles that enter through them into the tank.

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 Marwah

Tanks in Al Marwah are distributed along Prince Majid Road and Al Nuzhah Road, with work beginning from Prince Majid Park and proceeding through the shops surrounding Uthman ibn Affan Mosque where the densest residential units are concentrated.

Prince Majid Road
Al Nuzhah Road
Prince Majid Park
Uthman ibn Affan Mosque
Al Marwah Health Centre

Questions about this district

Should the shops need a different cleaning schedule than the homes?

Commercial premises next to a tank can increase pollutants, so cleaning intervals may need to be shorter if the tank is shared with residential units.

A villa and flat share the same tank. Does this harm water quality?

Yes, mixed consumption means water moves faster through the tank, so less sediment may build up, but regular inspection is still necessary.

Do restaurants and shops around the tank increase bacteria inside it?

Commercial premises can attract insects and release smoke, and a tank beside them may contain higher contamination than in a purely residential quarter.

Flats and villas consume water at different rates. Does that damage the tank?

Variable consumption means water refreshes at different rates, but regular cleaning keeps water quality consistent regardless of consumption patterns.

Can smoke from restaurants get into the tank through the vent hole?

Smoke can carry particles that seep through vent holes if they are not protected, so filters on ventilation are essential in mixed commercial-residential areas.

The shared tank sometimes tastes odd. Does it come from the shops?

Odd flavours may come from airborne contaminants or from shared pipes, and deep cleaning with careful inspection of the network is needed to trace the source.

How much does water tank cleaning in Al Marwah 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 Marwah.