Water tank cleaning in Al Shuruq, 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 Shuruq

Al Shuruq tanks show tiered sediment patterns according to building age, older apartments send more deposits than new villas, so a single tank may serve buildings of quite different ages. The method is set out in full on the full Water tank cleaning page.

The first reason

Established areas sit beside newly built subdivisions

Al Shuruq contains relatively older areas next to newly built subdivisions. A single tank may serve old flats with corroded pipes and new villas with clean pipes simultaneously, creating sediment from multiple sources of different compositions.

The second reason

Population density rises with ongoing building

Newer subdivisions in Al Shuruq attract constant new residents, so consumption keeps rising while tanks designed for older density become strained. This speeds sediment accumulation and shortens the safe interval between cleanings.

The third reason

Incomplete drainage in new quarters raises ground moisture

The newest areas of Al Shuruq have incomplete drainage networks, leaving soil damp around tank bases. This moisture may seep into tanks and accelerate algal and bacterial growth beyond what occurs in drier districts.

The character of Al Shuruq

Mixed district: shops at street level with homes above them

In Al Shuruq's mixed district, a tank may serve buildings of very different ages alongside rising demand from new subdivisions, so cleaning must account for this diversity and the changing pressures on aging systems.

Before treatment

The condition of the tank decides the method

The district extends between King Abdullah Branch Road to the south and Haramain Road to the west, sitting on flat ground with organized drainage that is incomplete in the newest quarters.

Fine brown sediment beneath shallow water

The layer on the floor

Floor sediment in Al Shuruq tanks mixes construction dust from new subdivisions with old pipe corrosion from established areas, creating deposits of mixed composition.

Light and algae

Light and algae grow at moderate rates in exposed tanks, but moisture from incomplete drainage in new quarters may encourage unusual algae species in damp areas.

A damp concrete wall carrying a dark deposit

The deposit on the wall

Walls accumulate white film of salt and calcium from evaporating water, deposits may be thicker in older areas where water quality is poorer.

A concrete surface with a fine hairline crack

The lining and hairline cracks

Linings in older tanks may have hairline cracks from years of use, and newer buildings beside them may increase pressure on aging tank bases.

The lid of a water tank on a building roof

The lid and the access hatch

Tank lids and access hatches in mixed districts may be old and new together, and maintenance must be careful with corroded components.

A plastic pipe leaving the exterior wall of a building

The vent and the overflow pipe

Vent holes and overflow pipes collect construction dust from new subdivisions and need regular cleaning more than established stable neighborhoods.

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 Shuruq

In Al Shuruq, water tanks serve buildings stretched along Palestine Road and Haramain Road, where ongoing urban expansion means pipes and tanks serve increasing residential density and demand careful specialist attention.

Palestine Road
Haramain Road
King Abdullah Branch Road

Questions about this district

Is one tank enough to serve an old and new building side by side?

If they share a tank, it may be too small. The new building draws more water and the old one suffers low pressure. Separate tanks or increased capacity may be needed.

Upper floors of the new villa have weak water pressure. Why?

If the tank serves multiple buildings or high density, pressure drops during peak hours. Tank cleaning and pump pressure checks improve the situation.

Do new subdivisions have the same problems as old areas?

Not at first, but once residents arrive tanks begin to foul. New subdivisions usually perform better because pipes are new and cleaner.

Humidity around the tank is very high in winter. Is that dangerous?

Yes, moisture seeps into the tank through hairline cracks and can corrode metal bases. Good drainage around the tank is essential.

Shops use water from the same tank. Do they need different cleaning?

Yes, shops consume more water at set times. Cleaning may need to be more frequent than in a purely residential district.

Can water turn cloudy because of ongoing construction?

Yes certainly, dust and grit from building sites enter pipes and may reach the tank. Frequent cleaning and inlet filters on the tank help.

How much does water tank cleaning in Al Shuruq 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 Shuruq.