Water tank cleaning in At Tanim, 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 At Tanim

Commercial tanks here empty rapidly from intense usage, and replacement water delivered by tanker may vary in quality with every refill. The method is set out in full on our Water tank cleaning service.

The first reason

High consumption and rapid tank depletion

Temporary accommodation, pilgrimage stations and restaurants drain tanks quickly, so suspended sediments remain in circulation longer before settling. Cleaning requires careful timing because the tank may not allow sufficient time for new sediment to settle before the next heavy use cycle.

The second reason

Replacement water from distribution and coach tankers

Tankers that refill empty tanks may carry contaminants from previous loads. Replacement water is sometimes lower quality than the main network supply, meaning faster recontamination after cleaning.

The third reason

Shared pipework and water flowing through multiple tanks

Multiple tanks connected together or feeding common distribution points mean contamination in one tank can migrate to others. Cleaning a single tank proves ineffective if the shared network remains unclean.

The character of At Tanim

Commercial area: offices, showrooms and small stores

A commercial area means the tank is not for balanced residential use but for rapid high volume drainage and intense consumption. Replacement water quality and shared networks make tank cleaning here a shorter cycle operation that is sensitive to incoming water quality.

Before treatment

The condition of the tank decides the method

Located on the Madinah road at Makkah's miqat with ihram shops, restaurants and bus coach stations lining the street, supporting constant commercial and pilgrimage activity throughout the year.

Fine brown sediment beneath shallow water

The layer on the floor

Sediment accumulates fast on the floor but is resuspended quickly by rapid drainage and intense usage cycles.

Light and algae

Algae is rare here because rapid usage and fast drainage prevent the still, sunlit conditions where algae growth thrives.

A damp concrete wall carrying a dark deposit

The deposit on the wall

The wall deposit may contain traces of replacement water with different mineral content or sediment from tankers rather than just mains scale.

A concrete surface with a fine hairline crack

The lining and hairline cracks

Hairline cracks in tank pipework may widen from the high pressure cycling caused by intense usage and rapid depletion cycles.

The lid of a water tank on a building roof

The lid and the access hatch

Lid and access hatch seals may be loose from frequent use and repeated pressure changes in the tank.

A plastic pipe leaving the exterior wall of a building

The vent and the overflow pipe

Vent openings may clog from water vapour condensing inside the tank due to temperature differences between heated water and cooler air.

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 Al Umrah Sub-Municipality

Al Umrah sub municipality covers the north west of Makkah along the Madinah road and the old Jeddah road, from At Tanim and Masjid Aisha to An Nawwariyah. Its districts are the city's newest, villas and apartment blocks raised on wide schemes where large tracts in Al Umrah Al Jadidah, Al Fayha and Al Buhayrat remain vacant or under construction. Wadi Saraf and Wadi At Tanim run through it and rainwater gathers on unfinished schemes, ihram shops, restaurants and coach stops along the Madinah road serve a constant flow of pilgrims, and villas fill Al Hamra and Umm Al Jud.

Questions about this district

Is replacement water from tankers lower quality than mains water?

It may be in At Tanim, especially if tankers serve multiple stations. Tanker water quality depends on how well each tanker is cleaned, and not every tanker meets the same standard.

Is it normal for water to turn cloudy quickly after cleaning here?

Yes. Rapid drainage and high consumption resuspend settled material fast. Replacement water may carry fresh contaminants from tankers refilling the tank.

Do commercial tanks in At Tanim need more frequent cleaning than elsewhere?

Usually yes. Pressure on the tank is higher because of intense usage and variable replacement water. You may need cleaning every few months instead of annually.

Why do insects keep appearing around our tanks here?

High moisture from heavy usage and water leaking from worn seals creates a damp environment. Food from nearby restaurants attracts insects to the tank area.

Can contamination spread from one tank to another through shared pipework?

Yes, if tanks are directly connected or share a common distribution line. Contamination in one tank can migrate unless an isolating valve separates them.

Is cleaning our tank alone enough, or must the entire network be cleaned?

If your tank connects to others, cleaning yours alone may not be sufficient. You may need to coordinate with other owners or the operator to clean shared connection points too.

How much does water tank cleaning in At Tanim 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 At Tanim.