Water tank cleaning in Al Souq Al Saghir 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 Souq Al Saghir Al Jadid

Villas in Al Souq Al Saghir Al Jadid filled their tanks for the first time and the water was heavily clouded, evidence that the network has not yet stabilised and carries construction debris and suspended metals. The method is set out in full on Water tank cleaning in detail.

The first reason

The new villa and new tank are completely unused before first fill

Brand new tanks in Al Souq Al Saghir Al Jadid may hold residue from concrete work and steel handling during manufacturing and transport, and when first water enters it meets raw new surfaces, causing metal and dust to settle and precipitate rapidly.

The second reason

Wadi Uranah beside the district carries damp and silt after rain

The district lies close to the wadi bed and moisture enters ground foundations, so tanks standing on land near the wadi may be affected by soil moisture and salt depositing around the building footings.

The third reason

Surrounding ground is not finished building so dust never stops

Building continues in neighbouring schemes around Al Souq Al Saghir Al Jadid, and fine dust from excavation and construction work enters through ventilation and tank openings. Each new project nearby adds to the total particulate load.

The character of Al Souq Al Saghir Al Jadid

New development: ongoing construction and vacant plots between the homes

A new development means everything is new at once: villa, tank, network and surrounding roads are all still under construction, so cleaning is not routine maintenance but an essential first step before the district and its water supply have time to settle.

Before treatment

The condition of the tank decides the method

The district sits south of the Fourth Ring Road in a newly opened expansion zone, with Wadi Uranah running through it and dust rising from active building sites all around the perimeter.

Fine brown sediment beneath shallow water

The layer on the floor

Deposits on the floor of a brand new tank are fine and easily removed at first but form quickly from new water and suspended metals.

Light and algae

Light enters the new tank through simple openings and water stays clear from algae in the first months, but algae growth begins after a few seasons.

A damp concrete wall carrying a dark deposit

The deposit on the wall

Walls of smooth new concrete hold a light coating of oxide and suspended metals, and wash easily in first cleaning before biofilm bonds to the surface.

A concrete surface with a fine hairline crack

The lining and hairline cracks

The new concrete lining may carry fine pores and needs time to fully cure, and moisture from the nearby wadi may seep through the footings.

The lid of a water tank on a building roof

The lid and the access hatch

The new lid and access ports open easily and are not stuck, making the tank very accessible for maintenance and cleaning in these brand new villas.

A plastic pipe leaving the exterior wall of a building

The vent and the overflow pipe

Ventilation and overflow openings in new villas are simple and may need filter screens added, as construction dust currently enters very easily.

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 Souq Al Saghir Al Jadid

Tanks in Al Souq Al Saghir Al Jadid stand on villas whose positions are marked by the Fourth Ring Road to the north and Wadi Uranah to the south, and are accessed via Dhat An Nitaqain Street where new roads are still under development.

Fourth Ring Road
Ibrahim Al Khalil Road
Dhat An Nitaqain Street
Al Amin Mosque
Dar Al Bashaer Mosque
Wadi Uranah

Questions about this district

The first water from the tap in our new villa was nearly black. What caused that?

The new villa and new pipes carry iron oxide from the tubing and the brand new tank. First water fills the tank and washes these oxides out, carrying them to every tap in the building.

Our new tank is in a brand new villa. Do we need cleaning before moving in?

Yes, first tank cleaning before occupancy is essential, as it removes construction residue, metals and settled deposits from the smooth new tank walls.

Six months after moving in the water is now reddish from iron. Where does it come from?

Iron comes from new pipes in the new district and the new network has not stabilised yet, and the new smooth tank may accelerate the water's reaction with pipe metals.

Our new tank has few filters inside it. Is that enough filtration?

The filters present may be enough for clean water but with construction dust blowing across the district, they may need frequent replacement and filter condition needs close watching.

The new tank sits on the villa roof and sun hits it all day. Does that affect it?

Heat from the sun may speed the water's reaction with metals in the new smooth tank, and constant exposure may shorten the lifespan of the tank lining.

Do we need very frequent cleaning or are normal intervals enough?

In the first year cleaning may be needed every six months because of construction dust and the new network, then frequency can drop once the district and network have stabilised.

How much does water tank cleaning in Al Souq Al Saghir 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 Souq Al Saghir Al Jadid.