Water tank cleaning in Al Rusayfah, 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 Rusayfah

Tanks serve shops, clinics and flats together, clinics draw water for sterilisation and equipment, and pressure drops at peak times because total demand from all users peaks together. The method is set out in full on Water tank cleaning in detail.

The first reason

Medical complexes draw water continuously for equipment

Clinics and medical complexes need constant water for sterilisation and equipment washing. Continuous drawing by the medical facilities starves the system of pressure, leaving flats with weak flow.

The second reason

Shops, clinics and flats share the same tank at peak time

Mornings are peak: shops open, clinics start work, and flats draw water for breakfast. The tank empties fast and pressure falls so severely that upper storeys run dry.

The third reason

Medical facilities may need water at specific temperatures

Some medical equipment requires water at set temperatures or with special filtration. One tank cannot satisfy the needs of shops, clinics and residences simultaneously.

Al Rusayfah on the map

Al Rusayfah sits about 1.5 km from Al Hindawiyah and about 2 km from Al Khalidiyah.

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Before treatment

The condition of the tank decides the method

A planned modern district on the city's edge near the railway station, with a mix of shops, clinics and orderly apartments. Drainage is complete and the ground level is low.

Fine brown sediment beneath shallow water

The layer on the floor

The floor layer is a mixture of sediments from different uses: shops, clinics and flats all draw different types of water.

Light and algae

Algae grow in tanks left stagnant when shops and clinics close and only residential water draws occur at night.

A damp concrete wall carrying a dark deposit

The deposit on the wall

The wall deposit is white from minerals, with no discolouration from medical use.

A concrete surface with a fine hairline crack

The lining and hairline cracks

Hairline cracks multiply from constant pressure fluctuation caused by mixed and competing demand.

The lid of a water tank on a building roof

The lid and the access hatch

The lid and access hatch may be close to hot water pipes from medical equipment, so they need cleaning and insulation checked.

A plastic pipe leaving the exterior wall of a building

The vent and the overflow pipe

The vent clogs from sediment mobilised by pressure swings, so it needs careful clearing to restore airflow.

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.

What is different about Al Misfalah Sub-Municipality

Al Misfalah sub municipality runs downhill from the south of the Grand Mosque through Al Misfalah, Kudai and Al Rawabi to Al Taqwa, Al Hindawiyah, Al Khalidiyah and Al Rusayfah at the third ring road. The northern end is old apartment blocks and pilgrim hotels with restaurants along Ibrahim Al Khalil Street and the huge coach parks at Kudai. The south and west are dense popular districts with countless small shops and unplanned hillside housing, some of it already cleared for redevelopment, giving way to orderly land grant schemes in Al Rusayfah beside the railway station.

Questions about this district

Why does the water cut off in the flat in the morning when clinics and shops open?

Morning is peak demand when shops, clinics and flats all draw water together. The tank drains fast and pressure collapses.

Should medical complexes have their own separate tank away from residential use?

Yes, large medical facilities should have their own tank and water treatment. One tank shared with residential cannot meet the demand.

The water at the clinic smells medical or chemical after tank cleaning. Normal?

It may be sterilisers used by the clinics in the pipes. The water should be tested by a lab to be sure it is safe.

How long does it take the tank to refill from empty in Al Rusayfah?

Refill time depends on tank size and the supply pressure. In Al Rusayfah the supply is slow because the ground level is low and the pressure head is weak.

The public park draws water from the same tank. Does that affect water quality for homes?

Yes, irrigation water has different requirements from potable water, but the tank serves both uses at once.

After tank cleaning, how long before the clinics and shops can use the water?

We recommend a two-hour wait and flushing the pipes first before full use begins, to ensure aged water is cleared from the lines.

How much does water tank cleaning in Al Rusayfah 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 Rusayfah.