Water tank cleaning in Al Taawun, 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 Taawun

Tanks in Al Taawun fill at a moderate pace and carry dust from building around the scheme and the expressway, but are less affected than districts directly on the coast. The method is set out in full on how we approach Water tank cleaning.

The first reason

New housing scheme means network under heavy pressure

Al Taawun is an organised large government housing scheme, but the network serving it is new and demand is high from neighbouring schemes, so tanks fill with water carrying sediment from heavy network usage.

The second reason

Scattered building leaves exposed ground that spreads dust

Around Al Taawun vacant plots and scattered building work, wind carries construction and road dust to tank vents, and tanks fill with a layer of fine dust and sand.

The third reason

The industrial Al Khumrah zone and warehouses near affect air quality

Al Khumrah with its warehouses and logistics activity sits very close to Al Taawun, and dust from warehouses and roads around it enters through vents and affects water quality.

Landmarks of Al Taawun

Tanks in Al Taawun stand along Al Hussein ibn Ali Street in the Rawdat Al Taawun housing scheme, and are reached via Al Laith Road which borders the scheme on all main approaches.

Al Laith Road
Al Hussein ibn Ali Street
Rawdat Al Taawun Housing Scheme

Before treatment

The condition of the tank decides the method

The location sits on Jeddah's southern fringe along Al Laith Road between an industrial and logistics zone and other new housing schemes, with moderate coastal humidity.

Fine brown sediment beneath shallow water

The layer on the floor

Settled deposits on the floor in Al Taawun are light grey from building dust and construction work, and form quickly from the high pressure network.

Light and algae

Light and stagnant water in new tanks may allow light algae growth, especially in tanks exposed on the roof.

A damp concrete wall carrying a dark deposit

The deposit on the wall

Walls carry a thin layer of fine grey dust and light metal from the new network.

A concrete surface with a fine hairline crack

The lining and hairline cracks

The concrete lining is relatively new and coastal moisture may cause light damp patches on the walls.

The lid of a water tank on a building roof

The lid and the access hatch

Lids and access ports are recent and open easily, but dust from the road and construction enters readily through simple openings.

A plastic pipe leaving the exterior wall of a building

The vent and the overflow pipe

Ventilation and overflow vents may benefit from screens to keep out heavy dust from the road and construction work all round the new scheme.

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 Sub-Municipality

The South sub municipality runs from the edge of Old Makkah Road down to Al Khumrah and the southern corniche. Dense residential districts sit beside new subdivisions such as Al Sanabil and Al Taawun, warehouse fringes such as Al Saruriyah and Al Sarawat, and an old seaside settlement at Al Quzayn. Open stormwater channels cross the housing, and the warehouses, the vegetable and livestock markets and the nearby Islamic Port and Industrial City give pests shelter, food and year round humidity. Pressure is greatest in the older quarters, where drainage networks are ageing.

Questions about this district

The district is new, tank is new and water runs cloudy from construction near the road. Is that normal?

Al Laith Road at Al Taawun carries heavy traffic and road dust enters the network, and the new tank receives water carrying particles from the road and building sites.

Water supply cuts out sometimes at Al Taawun. Does it come from the tank or the network?

Supply cuts usually come from the new network serving many schemes around Al Taawun, and the tank itself rarely causes cuts unless it is empty because demand is very high.

The shared tank in our building is quite old and water runs slowly. Is that a problem?

Shared tanks in Al Taawun may be older because the original housing scheme dates back several years, and internal sediment affects water flow.

Does the smell from the Al Khumrah industrial zone get into our tank water?

Pungent smell from Al Khumrah may travel through air but does not enter water directly, though dust and particles from the industrial area can enter through ventilation vents.

Water at our villa in Al Taawun is sometimes cloudy and sometimes clear. Why?

Water quality changes with network demand and time of day. During peak use water carries more sediment, and the tank may not settle it fast enough.

Is tank cleaning in Al Taawun harder than in older districts?

Cleaning is slightly easier in Al Taawun because tanks are relatively new and deposits have not hardened fully, but the volume of dust from building and road makes frequent cleaning necessary.

How much does water tank cleaning in Al Taawun 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 Taawun.