Water tank cleaning in Al Sabil, 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 Sabil

Al Sabil tanks carry very heavy sediment because old piping, high humidity from the nearby sea, and dense daily use all converge in one place and compound each other rapidly. The method is set out in full on our Water tank cleaning service.

The first reason

Ancient piping carries rust and heavy particles

Al Sabil's water pipes are very old and release iron and calcium particles rapidly. A single cleaning may not lift all the suspended rust, and we need very high pressure washing and repeated draining.

The second reason

Humidity, salt and the port nearby

Al Sabil sits very close to the Islamic Port and the sea, and high humidity causes rapid rust in metal tanks and their lids. Salt carried on the air encourages bacterial and algal growth.

The third reason

Shops and restaurants feed bacteria and insects

Dense popular markets, crowded eateries and commercial stores around these tanks release moisture, vapours and fats. All of this enters tank vents and openings, and feeds bacterial growth at speed.

Al Sabil on the map

Al Sabil sits about 0.5 km from Al Sahifah and about 1.5 km from Al Ammariyah.

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Before treatment

The condition of the tank decides the method

An old quarter in historic Jeddah's core, holding heritage stone houses and aged apartment blocks, with narrow lanes and crowded shops around the old Sabil market and Kandarah Souq, near the Islamic Port and the sea.

Fine brown sediment beneath shallow water

The layer on the floor

The floor layer in Al Sabil tanks is very heavy and requires full draining and repeated rinsing, because old pipes release mineral particles on a regular schedule.

Light and algae

Algae and green growth multiply very rapidly here due to high humidity from the nearby port and sea, and light entering through old and enlarged openings.

A damp concrete wall carrying a dark deposit

The deposit on the wall

Tank walls carry a thick layer of bacteria and dead algae, and need very high pressure washing and strong disinfection to clear everything clinging to the surface.

A concrete surface with a fine hairline crack

The lining and hairline cracks

Hairline cracks appear sooner in Al Sabil's very old tanks, and any plastic lining is likely already fractured and needs close inspection.

The lid of a water tank on a building roof

The lid and the access hatch

Old tank lids rust at terrifying speed from salt and humidity, and may need replacement every one to eighteen months rather than five years.

A plastic pipe leaving the exterior wall of a building

The vent and the overflow pipe

The vent opening and overflow pipe are likely deteriorated and blocked by rust and sediment, need frequent attention and may require replacement.

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 Balad Sub-Municipality

Al Balad sub municipality covers the historic core of Jeddah and the districts that first grew outside its wall. Its building stock is the oldest in the city: heritage stone houses and apartment blocks from past decades, threaded with hotels, shops and crowded popular markets around Bab Makkah, Bab Sharif and the Kandarah Souq. Nearness to the sea, the Islamic Port and the Arbaeen lagoon keeps humidity high all year, water and drainage networks are old, and narrow lanes, dense eateries and commercial storerooms put food and shelter within reach at every corner.

Questions about this district

Water in Al Sabil stays very cloudy and never clears even after repeated cleaning?

Very old pipes release mineral particles constantly, and the nearby port raises humidity and salt levels. We must clean every two months and assess internal piping.

Will tank cleaning solve the cloudiness permanently?

Cleaning removes sediment that is present now, but old pipes continue to release minerals. Replacing sections of the oldest piping may be the only permanent fix.

Why is hot water quality much worse than cold water here?

Old heaters in Al Sabil buildings rust internally, and oxidation accumulates in the heating vessel far faster than in the main storage tank.

Do insects and cockroaches actually enter the tank from the restaurants below?

Insects can crawl toward the tank because moisture and food are plentiful. We must check tank openings and vent holes at every service.

How often must a tank in such an old district actually be cleaned?

Every two months or so, because old pipes, high humidity and heavy use all combine. Newer areas may go six months without these pressures.

Where do strange smells from the tank come from?

Fumes from restaurants and storerooms enter through tank vents and openings, and bacteria thriving in humid conditions release odours that travel through the water.

How much does water tank cleaning in Al Sabil 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 Sabil.