A technician washing the inside wall of a water tank with a pressure hose

Water tank cleaning in Badr Makkah

Badr is a renamed Sharai scheme on Makkah's north west side, a fledgling suburb between the Fourth Ring Road and King Faisal Road, with planned residential plots and scattered new apartment buildings rising on high, rising ground. The tanks are new but services are very thin on the ground and the earth has not yet settled, building continues and development is slow. The map shows where Badr sits relative to nearby areas we serve.

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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 Badr

Tanks here sit isolated on scattered land grant plots and maintenance is very difficult because roads are incomplete and service access is rare. The method is set out in full on what Water tank cleaning involves.

The first reason

Services are incomplete and building sometimes stalls

The neighbourhood is beginning to be occupied but services remain incomplete, some houses are empty and others are lived in. Tank consumption can spike suddenly or drop very low depending on occupancy patterns.

The second reason

High ground and slow water drainage

Ground is raised but building is incomplete and drainage is unfinished. Rainwater gathers round the tanks and seasonal seepage enters from below.

The third reason

Isolation and difficult tank access

Homes are scattered across wide ground and roads are not finished. The tank may sit at a depth not easily reached and maintenance needs special planning.

Badr on the map

Badr sits about 2.5 km from Usaylah and about 3 km from Khadra.

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Before treatment

The condition of the tank decides the method

The district sits on slightly raised ground between Al Khadra and Al Usaylah, internal roads are not finished and rainwater collects on the high ground when rain comes.

Fine brown sediment beneath shallow water

The layer on the floor

Sand and soil from the incomplete ground deposit quickly on the floor and a new tank may fill with sediment before it fills with water.

Light and algae

Light is limited and algae growth is weak but bacteria from groundwater thrive and multiply quickly.

A damp concrete wall carrying a dark deposit

The deposit on the wall

New concrete walls and mineral deposits from groundwater accumulate fast on surfaces.

A concrete surface with a fine hairline crack

The lining and hairline cracks

Cracks may appear from shrinkage and vibration, and groundwater can seep in through the cracks.

The lid of a water tank on a building roof

The lid and the access hatch

Covers are new metal but openings may be exposed to dust from the incomplete ground surrounding the tank.

A plastic pipe leaving the exterior wall of a building

The vent and the overflow pipe

Ventilation is present but may be open to dust and sand from ongoing building work.

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.

The character of Badr

New development: ongoing construction and vacant plots between the homes

An emerging new suburb means services are thin, infrastructure is incomplete and building continues. The tank is new but surrounded by instability: ground that shifts, incomplete drainage, and high groundwater. Cleaning here may need repeated work through the entire development period.

Questions about this district

Does incomplete services affect water quality?

Very much so. Incomplete infrastructure and unfinished drainage means groundwater can enter the tank easily.

Does irregular consumption cause tank problems?

Yes, sometimes the tank fills fast and sometimes sits empty for weeks. This pattern causes sediment to form and the water clouds.

Does high ground protect the tank from floods?

The ground is high but drainage is unfinished. Water can gather round the tank and seepage can enter from below.

Is a Badr tank safe to drink from after cleaning?

Cleaning is needed but may not solve everything if the basic infrastructure is incomplete.

Is tank access very difficult in Badr?

Yes, internal roads are not finished and the tank may be far from the main road.

When will building and development finally finish in Badr?

Not yet clear. Development is slow and services may take a long time, and tanks may need frequent cleaning during the building period.

How much does water tank cleaning in Badr 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 Badr.