Water tank cleaning in As Salamah, 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 As Salamah

Shared tanks between commercial units and residential flats require specialised handling because shop water consumption during business hours differs radically in timing and volume from flat usage patterns throughout the day. The method is set out in full on the full Water tank cleaning page.

The first reason

Shared tanks between shops and residential flats

Commercial units draw huge water volumes during opening hours while flats above consume steadily all day. This abrupt variance lifts sediment from the floor and drops it again at different rates, leaving layers of complex composition that neither type of use alone would create.

The second reason

Proximity to the busy main road and continuous dust

The old Jeddah road past As Salamah carries heavy truck and bus traffic. Dust and exhaust enter the tank through vent openings. Drain water from shops and restaurants may create odours in the tank if that water reaches the main supply rather than a separate greywater line.

The third reason

Complex shared distribution networks

Pipes from the tank run to both shops and flats. Each floor experiences different pressure and water may return cloudy if the pump stops suddenly or consumption surges. Cleaning must include careful drainage of each branch line to avoid cross contamination.

As Salamah on the map

As Salamah sits about 2 km from Al Fayha and about 3 km from Al Buhayrat.

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Before treatment

The condition of the tank decides the method

The district lies close to the main Jeddah to Makkah route where heavy commercial traffic flows daily. The Third Ring Road scheme cut through part of the neighbourhood. Bus stations draw constant foot traffic and markets surround the area on all sides.

Fine brown sediment beneath shallow water

The layer on the floor

The layer on the floor mixes ordinary water sediment with road dust and particles from uncovered vent openings. Pressure washing requires care because the debris is dense and compacted differently than in purely residential tanks.

Light and algae

Algae grows rapidly if light enters through broken or uncovered maintenance hatches. Shared tanks in older buildings may be exposed because one user neglects their share of the lid maintenance.

A damp concrete wall carrying a dark deposit

The deposit on the wall

The wall deposit forms from minerals in the water and residue from shop cleaning with chemical products that drain to the tank. This layer is often mottled and unusual in colour and texture.

A concrete surface with a fine hairline crack

The lining and hairline cracks

Hairline cracks may develop from uneven pressure as shops surge their consumption suddenly while flats draw steadily. Pre-cleaning inspection of the tank shell is essential before treatment begins.

The lid of a water tank on a building roof

The lid and the access hatch

The access lid and hatch in older buildings may be rusty or damaged. Replacement may be needed to ensure the tank stays sealed against external contamination and the entry of insects and grit.

A plastic pipe leaving the exterior wall of a building

The vent and the overflow pipe

Overflow and vent pipes may be blocked with road dust. These need separate cleaning from the main tank to ensure proper air exchange and prevent backpressure during drainage.

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 As Salamah

Working in As Salamah requires clear routes along the old Jeddah Makkah Road for our crews to reach the tanks. The Umrah checkpoint marks the northern entrance to the district, whilst access from the south comes via Umm Al Mumineen Road, which runs the full length of the neighbourhood.

Old Makkah Jeddah Road
Umm Al Mumineen Road
Third Ring Road
Umrah Checkpoint
Al Qazzaz Scheme
Hassan ibn Thabit Mosque

Questions about this district

The flat above the shop has cloudy water. Is the shop responsible?

The shared tank or the pump lines may be at fault. If the shop fills containers with hot water or uses water for cleaning, it can stir up old sediment. Cleaning must include checking pipes from both shop and flat to trace the source.

Does tank cleaning cut water to both shop and flats at once?

Yes, because the tank is shared. Coordination with the shop owner and flat residents is essential to choose a time of low demand, or provide temporary water drums for the shop so it does not have to close.

Upper flat water is cloudy but the lower flat is clear. Why?

Pipes may differ in size or pressure between floors. Sediment may settle preferentially in the upper flat's lines. Cleaning must include dedicated flushing of each floor's distribution pipes separately.

The tank sits near the bus station. Can exhaust enter it?

Exhaust gases do not enter directly, but dust from the bus station enters through vent openings and clouds the water. Vent openings may need upgrading to air filters to exclude particles and reduce odour transfer.

Is cleaning an As Salamah tank different from a purely residential district?

Yes, substantially. The tank serves both commercial and residential use. Sediment may come from hot water, cooking waste and cleaning chemicals from the shop, not just domestic washing and drinking.

Strange smell comes from the flat's tap. Is it the tank or the pipes?

If smell comes from the shop only, the problem is shop plumbing. But if all flats report it, the tank itself may need aggressive disinfection, or fungal growth may have settled due to humidity and standing water.

How much does water tank cleaning in As Salamah 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 As Salamah.