Water tank cleaning in Al Ukayshiyah, 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 Ukayshiyah

Al Ukayshiyah is a centre of heavy foot traffic and vehicle movement because of the bus station, and tanks serve fluctuating populations of residents and daily visitors. The method is set out in full on what Water tank cleaning involves.

The first reason

The bus station attracts massive pilgrim numbers

The large bus terminal makes water consumption wildly variable, and tanks empty quickly in the Hajj and Umrah seasons when visitor numbers peak.

The second reason

The popular market raises constant airborne pollution

Souq Al Halaqa and continuous market activity raise dust and airborne pollutants, and tanks beside it collect more contamination than in quiet residential areas.

The third reason

Construction activity surrounds the district

The district is encircled by building sites for the industrial estate and government projects, so dust and pollution from all directions concentrates around the tanks.

The character of Al Ukayshiyah

Mixed district: shops at street level with homes above them

A mixed district with a large bus terminal means the tank serves dense housing, fluctuating consumption and commercial premises, so airborne pollutants and insects are higher than in any other district.

Before treatment

The condition of the tank decides the method

A mixed district combining informal housing with formal development, a large bus station handling pilgrims, and open ground alongside the roads that collect dust from traffic and construction.

Fine brown sediment beneath shallow water

The layer on the floor

Sediment accumulates quickly because dust arrives from all directions and variable consumption leaves standing water, requiring frequent cleaning cycles.

Light and algae

Algae grow quickly during quiet periods when consumption drops between the Hajj and Umrah seasons.

A damp concrete wall carrying a dark deposit

The deposit on the wall

Walls collect a thick coating of dust, mineral salts and airborne pollutants from the market and the expressway.

A concrete surface with a fine hairline crack

The lining and hairline cracks

The lining may be stressed by variable pressure from fluctuating consumption, so routine inspection of the internal coating is necessary.

The lid of a water tank on a building roof

The lid and the access hatch

Lids and access points must be very tight because insects and dust are heavy around the bus terminal and market.

A plastic pipe leaving the exterior wall of a building

The vent and the overflow pipe

Vent holes need very strong filters and routine cleaning because smoke and dust from the market and expressway block them quickly.

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 Ukayshiyah

Tanks in Al Ukayshiyah are distributed around the major bus terminal and Souq Al Halaqa, with work beginning from the Fourth Ring Road and progressing through the crowded shops and cafes.

Fourth Ring Road
Al Layth Road
Ibrahim Al Khalil Road
Souq Al Halaqa
At Taqwa Mosque

Questions about this district

The big bus terminal increases water use. Does that harm the tank?

Yes, large numbers of pilgrims cause very high water consumption, so the tank may empty faster than normal, straining pipes and reducing water turnover speed.

Souq Al Halaqa nearby attracts insects. Do they get into the tank?

Popular markets attract insects and small animals, and tanks beside them may contain insects if they are not properly sealed and maintained.

Building all around Al Ukayshiyah raises dust. Does it enter the tank?

Construction from all directions raises heavy dust, and the tank may fill with dust and sand despite protection, so regular cleaning is essential.

A tank shared by homes and shops needs different cleaning?

A shared tank may need faster cleaning cycles because of high consumption and extra contamination from commercial premises, not just homes.

The Fourth Ring Road is very close. Do vehicle emissions pollute the water?

Heavy vehicular emissions from the expressway carry pollutants, and nearby tanks may accumulate pollution from the air and dust from the road.

The water tastes odd after holidays. Is it because it stands too long?

Variable consumption creates standing water at times, and odd tastes may come from bacteria that grow when consumption drops after the pilgrimage seasons.

How much does water tank cleaning in Al Ukayshiyah 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 Ukayshiyah.