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

Water tank cleaning in Al Shira Jeddah

Al Shira is a modern northern district near the Corniche holding King Abdullah Medical Complex, with new apartments and villas. Tanks here are newer but proximity to the Corniche raises humidity, and modern living may consume water unpredictably. The work is lighter but the cleaning interval must account for persistent moisture.

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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 Shira

Al Shira tanks are relatively new but humidity from the Corniche raises bacterial growth in the tank faster than in inland districts. The method is set out in full on Water tank cleaning in detail.

The first reason

A relatively new district with contemporary tanks

Al Shira is modern and its tanks are relatively new, but humidity from the sea and Corniche speeds degradation of lining and joints. Bacteria thrive rapidly despite the tank's recent age.

The second reason

A medical complex raises usage at certain times

King Abdullah Medical Complex draws constant daily traffic, and water use may spike during appointment times and emergencies. This fluctuating pressure may accelerate sediment buildup.

The third reason

Modern living means higher water consumption

Modern apartments and villas use more water than older homes, and contemporary appliances consume more. The tank may need more frequent draining.

Al Shira on the map

Al Shira sits about 2.5 km from Al Yaqut and about 2.5 km from North Obhur.

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Before treatment

The condition of the tank decides the method

A modern northern district near the Corniche holding King Abdullah Medical Complex, with recent apartment buildings and villas on Prince Abdulmajeed Road and Prince Nayef Street, between North Obhur, Al Amwaj, Al Yaqut and Al Firdaws.

Fine brown sediment beneath shallow water

The layer on the floor

The floor layer in Al Shira tanks is light now but accumulates at moderate speed because humidity raises bacterial growth, and needs draining every three months.

Light and algae

Algae and green growth multiply faster here than in inland districts because Corniche humidity is high, and light may enter through modern openings.

A damp concrete wall carrying a dark deposit

The deposit on the wall

Tank walls carry a light layer of emerging bacteria and algae, and need moderate pressure washing and good disinfection.

A concrete surface with a fine hairline crack

The lining and hairline cracks

Plastic lining in Al Shira's modern tanks is intact now but sea humidity may cause cracks after many years.

The lid of a water tank on a building roof

The lid and the access hatch

Tank lids are new and sound but Corniche humidity may cause slow rust on joints and edges.

A plastic pipe leaving the exterior wall of a building

The vent and the overflow pipe

The vent opening and overflow pipe are clean in new tanks and need regular inspection because humidity may encourage bacterial growth.

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.

The character of Al Shira

Mixed district: shops at street level with homes above them

A modern mixed district means the tank serves villas and apartments with high water consumption. Humidity from the nearby Corniche speeds bacterial growth, and modern living creates moderate to high pressure on the tank.

Questions about this district

Water in Al Shira is clean but clouds quickly again. Why?

Humidity from the Corniche encourages rapid bacterial growth, and higher use from modern apartments deposits particles. We clean every three months or so.

Does modern living in new apartments consume more water?

Yes, modern appliances and luxury bathrooms consume more water. The tank bears higher pressure than older homes.

Does Corniche humidity really affect water purity here?

High humidity encourages algae and bacteria very rapidly. We need strong disinfection and regular cleaning.

How often should a tank in such a modern district be cleaned?

Every three months or so, because Corniche humidity and higher use combine. Four months might work if use is lighter.

Is hot water quality worse than cold water from the tap here?

Electric heaters in modern apartments may be new, but humidity may cause rapid bacterial growth in the heating vessel.

Do tap filters reduce the need for tank cleaning?

Filters help stop large particles but bacteria grow inside the tank itself. Regular cleaning is necessary even with filters.

How much does water tank cleaning in Al Shira 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 Shira.