Water tank cleaning in Al Sanabil, 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 Sanabil

Water in Al Sanabil carries fine construction dust months after the tank is filled, a pattern that does not occur in complete and settled districts elsewhere. The method is set out in full on what Water tank cleaning involves.

The first reason

Construction dust embedded in new tanks

Dust from surrounding building sites enters tanks through ventilation and access openings. Cleaning Al Sanabil means lifting layers of fine sand and builders' dust that are not found in mature neighbourhoods. The sediment is lighter and more persistent than old silt.

The second reason

New tanks and pressure washing limits

Most Al Sanabil tanks are brand new and have never borne high pressure cleaning. The job requires restraint, but the water responds quickly to washing. Fine deposits return easily, so repeat cleans are more frequent than in older residential areas.

The third reason

Industrial City emissions nearby

Al Sanabil sits due east of the Industrial City, where faint industrial vapours reach tanks on the wind. Your water may hold a faint smell that regular disinfection alone does not clear; deep reinfection and multiple rinses are needed.

Al Sanabil on the map

Al Sanabil sits about 3.5 km from Al Huda and about 3.5 km from Prince Abdul Majeed.

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Before treatment

The condition of the tank decides the method

A recent district between Al Ajawid and the Industrial City, with ongoing building projects releasing dust and fine particles that settle into the stored water supply.

Fine brown sediment beneath shallow water

The layer on the floor

Construction dust and fine sand accumulate on the floor faster than in other districts, requiring total drainage rather than partial cleaning to remove it fully.

Light and algae

Algae is rare in Al Sanabil because tanks are new and see little time in sunlight, but strong summer sun may encourage growth in the first year or two.

A damp concrete wall carrying a dark deposit

The deposit on the wall

The wall layer builds up quickly from fine dust but is thin, and high pressure washing removes it well, though new tanks need care because they are not yet fully cured.

A concrete surface with a fine hairline crack

The lining and hairline cracks

Hairline cracks are rare in new tanks, but vibration from nearby construction may open tiny cracks that need inspection and monitoring before they grow.

The lid of a water tank on a building roof

The lid and the access hatch

Covers and access hatches are new and easy to clean, but dust seeps in around edges because building and wind carry it constantly. Tight closure and edge seals matter more here.

A plastic pipe leaving the exterior wall of a building

The vent and the overflow pipe

Ventilation holes face building sites directly, and overflow pipes sometimes carry construction sediment. A light filter on the vent stops coarse dust from entering 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 Sanabil

Al Sanabil stretches along Al Laith Road and links its new mosques and facilities by its street grid. Access to tanks runs through Al Sanabil Main Street where most villas and apartments stand, and near Al Usaimi Mosque and Al Sanabil Park where water most often clouds from building dust nearby.

Al Laith Road
Al Sanabil Main Street
Al Usaimi Mosque
Al Rida Mosque
Al Sanabil Park
Al Sanabil Primary Care Centre

Questions about this district

The new villa water holds fine sand even after the very first fill?

Building sites around Al Sanabil create high airborne dust that enters through tank vents and openings. Cleaning means lifting the entire floor layer, not just skimming it, then deep pressure washing the whole interior.

How often should a tank be cleaned in a district with ongoing construction?

In Al Sanabil, with active building, three monthly intervals are better than longer gaps. Water cloudiness returns faster than in settled areas because dust falls from the air continuously.

Does a brand new Al Sanabil tank need extra filters after the initial clean?

Yes. Additional filters catch fine particles before they reach your taps. Installed after first cleaning, they cut repeat cleaning frequency sharply in this dusty new district.

A faint factory smell sometimes comes from the tap water here?

Al Sanabil is close to the Industrial City, and faint smell is normal in that direction. Deep disinfection cuts it, but it may return when wind shifts. Activated carbon filters help longer term.

Water runs reddish from fresh iron in new pipework sometimes?

New Al Sanabil pipework releases iron particles into water at first. Draining the tank and flushing the first water out helps, but reddish tint may persist for weeks before the iron settles.

Does the active construction around us damage the new tank structure?

Vibration from nearby building rarely damages the tank itself, but dust load increases constantly. Regular inspection for small cracks is wiser than waiting and hoping they don't appear.

How much does water tank cleaning in Al Sanabil 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 Sanabil.