Water tank cleaning in Al Shubaikah Al Jadid, 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 Shubaikah Al Jadid

Tanks in these new villas receive slow refill from deep groundwater wells carrying high mineral load, and water sits unused for long periods before domestic use. The method is set out in full on how we approach Water tank cleaning.

The first reason

Deep aquifer wells and mineral rich groundwater

The district depends on very deep wells, and water emerges loaded with heavy metals, calcium and silicates. Sediment settles rapidly in new tanks, forming a white layer on the floor within weeks of first use.

The second reason

Slow fill and stagnant water

A tank may take a whole night to fill from the mains, so water rests for long periods. Darkness and moisture encourage bacteria to colonise surfaces, and water taste and odour change quickly.

The third reason

Scattered building and continued excavation

Villas stand isolated among open ground, with foundation excavation and building work continuing all around. Tanks may sit next to unfinished house pits and foundation holes.

Al Shubaikah Al Jadid on the map

Al Shubaikah Al Jadid sits about 1.5 km from Al Falaq Al Jadid and about 3 km from Al Shamiyah Al Jadid.

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Before treatment

The condition of the tank decides the method

New development schemes along the Al Laith road and Fifth Ring Road with scattered villas and empty plots between homes, construction still incomplete and utilities still being laid out.

Fine brown sediment beneath shallow water

The layer on the floor

The settled layer is white or light coloured from calcium and heavy minerals from the aquifer wells, and settles very rapidly even in the first weeks of use.

Light and algae

Algae is sparse because the white cloudy water blocks light and heavy minerals inhibit rapid biological growth.

A damp concrete wall carrying a dark deposit

The deposit on the wall

Wall deposits are hard white from calcium carbonate strongly bonded to fresh concrete.

A concrete surface with a fine hairline crack

The lining and hairline cracks

Concrete lining is new and sound but acidic minerals may cause slow internal erosion over time.

The lid of a water tank on a building roof

The lid and the access hatch

The lid and pipes are new and intact, and the maintenance hatch is easily accessible in new villas.

A plastic pipe leaving the exterior wall of a building

The vent and the overflow pipe

Vent openings are clean but vulnerable to sand and dust entry from ongoing construction nearby.

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 South Makkah Sub-Municipality

South Makkah sub municipality is the belt of Crown Prince schemes south of Al Ukayshiyah, along the Al Laith road and the extension of Ibrahim Al Khalil Road to the Fifth Ring Road and the Non Muslims bypass. Most of it is still bare: granted plots awaiting houses, new villas standing alone, open building sites and unfinished paving and drainage. Wadi Uranah and its tributaries cross the low ground and hold water after rain, hills close it in, and rodents, reptiles and scorpions shelter in stacked materials and foundation pits before the neighbourhoods fill up.

Questions about this district

Why is new tap water from our villa white and cloudy from day one?

Deep wells here are rich in calcium and heavy minerals. White water is not hazardous but may leave sediment on clothes and cause scaling on appliances.

Does a brand new tank in a new villa need cleaning after just a month?

Yes. Minerals from groundwater wells settle very rapidly in new tanks. Cleaning every two months is important in the first year.

Why is water cloudier when we first turn on the tap in the morning?

Water resting overnight allows sediment to concentrate and settle, so the first draw releases a bolus of concentrated mineral suspension.

Do the construction holes and digging around our villa affect the tank?

Yes. Dust and moisture from nearby excavation enter the tank through vent openings. You may need to seal or filter vents until building is finished nearby.

How often must a new tank like ours be cleaned?

Every two months in the first year, then every three to four months as the well water mineral load stabilises.

Should we install filters on our taps because of these minerals?

Yes. Activated charcoal filters help remove taste and colour. You may also need sediment filters before water reaches the tank.

How much does water tank cleaning in Al Shubaikah Al Jadid 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 Shubaikah Al Jadid.