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

Water tank cleaning in Barakah Makkah

Barakah is a newly planned district on the Makkah to Taif expressway between the hamlets of Al Hamidah and Al Said, northeast of Al Sharai. Plots sit offered for sale alongside farms in Wadi Al Sharai, with Jabal Laban to the south. The district is growing slowly and construction is intermittent. New tanks sit under open sky, and dust from the expressway and excavations enters constantly. The road itself is the main source of settled contaminant.

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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 Barakah

New villas sit on the expressway itself. Heavy trucks shake the rooftop tank all day and raise dust clouds. An unguarded tank fills with fine sand from the road. The method is set out in full on what Water tank cleaning involves.

The first reason

The Taif expressway lifts dust and noise without pause

Heavy trucks pass the Taif expressway beside Barakah constantly, carrying dust and raising clouds that fall directly onto tanks. Continuous vibration shakes the tank and shifts settled material.

The second reason

Farms and wadis around the district raise sand and soil

Wadi Al Sharai and open ground and farms around Barakah lift fine dust into the air. Intermittent building and random excavations raise additional clouds.

The third reason

New tanks are open and protection is minimal

New villas have open or poorly protected tanks, with unguarded vent and access openings. The first water drawn runs black from accumulated dust.

Landmarks of Barakah

Barakah sits on the Makkah to Taif Expressway between Al Hamidah and Al Said hamlets. Tank work must account for expressway traffic and its dust impact. Wadi Al Sharai nearby determines cleaning frequency in the rainy season.

Makkah to Taif Expressway
Al Hamidah Hamlet
Al Said Hamlet
Wadi Al Sharai
Jabal Laban

Before treatment

The condition of the tank decides the method

The Makkah to Taif expressway lifts continuous dust from heavy truck traffic. Farms around the district and dry wadis raise fine sand and light soil dust that enters through every opening.

Fine brown sediment beneath shallow water

The layer on the floor

Tank floors in Barakah collect very fine sand from the expressway and farms. Sand settles fast and is hard to remove. Strong and repeated flushing is necessary.

Light and algae

Light enters new open tank openings. Moisture after rain speeds green algae growth. Cleaning removes both algae and sand.

A damp concrete wall carrying a dark deposit

The deposit on the wall

New tank walls carry fine sand and silt dust from the wadi. High pressure washing removes surface layers, but fine dust needs filtration.

A concrete surface with a fine hairline crack

The lining and hairline cracks

Hairline cracks are rare in new tanks, but constant vibration from expressway traffic may cause early cracking. Monitoring is necessary.

The lid of a water tank on a building roof

The lid and the access hatch

Tank lids and access hatches stand open to the air. Dust enters directly. Cleaning includes safe closure and dust protection.

A plastic pipe leaving the exterior wall of a building

The vent and the overflow pipe

Vent and overflow openings lack protection from expressway and farm dust. Cleaning includes installing strong metal dust screens.

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 Sharai Sub-Municipality

Al Sharai is the eastern growth front of Makkah along King Faisal Road and the Taif road. Settled quarters sit beside recently renamed schemes where plots are still vacant and buildings are going up, so construction sites, fill and open excavations lie next to occupied homes. Wadi channels such as Wadi Mudarraja, Wadi Al Sharai and Wadi Al Mughammas carry flash floods after rain and dry out to damp silt, while dust blows off the open hills. Roadside shops, restaurants and warehouses line the Taif road, and to the east the area shades into villages, palm farms and springs.

Questions about this district

The villa sits on the Taif road and water turns cloudy very fast?

Trucks on the expressway lift dust entering the tank through unguarded openings. Constant vibration shakes sediment. Cleaning and dust protection are essential.

We filled the new tank and water runs black from sand?

The new tank is open, expressway dust enters directly through vent openings, and fine sand settles in the floor. First cleaning is critical and protection is essential.

The villa sits near Wadi Al Sharai and water runs cloudy after rain?

Rain moves silt and sand in the wadi. Dust and moisture enter the tank through openings. Regular cleaning after rain is critical.

The district is at the Haram boundary and the expressway is full of trucks. How do we protect the tank?

Dust protection with metal mesh on vent openings is essential. Safe closure of access hatches is important. Regular cleaning is unavoidable.

Barakah is new and tanks are new. Why does water stay cloudy all the time?

The new district is ringed by ongoing building and excavations. Dust from the expressway is relentless. New tanks lack adequate dust protection.

Is tank cleaning different in Barakah than in new districts away from the expressway?

Yes. The expressway means dust is relentless and vibration is constant. Cleaning must be more frequent, and dust protection is essential.

How much does water tank cleaning in Barakah 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 Barakah.