Water tank cleaning in Bayah, 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 Bayah

New Bayah tanks fill with water carrying sediment from foundation excavation and new building work across the scheme. The method is set out in full on what Water tank cleaning involves.

The first reason

New tanks hold residue from building materials and pipes

Tanks just installed in new villas contain concrete dust and rust from new pipes. Water from the newly connected supply network carries particles of these materials. The first cleaning and disinfection remove every trace.

The second reason

Wadi Al Sharai raises groundwater level around footings

Tanks near Wadi Al Sharai suffer permanent moisture around their footings. High groundwater presses on the external lining and speeds the onset of slow leakage.

The third reason

Small farms on the wadi banks create habitat for insects

Small farms on the banks of Wadi Al Sharai provide ideal moist conditions for insects and worms. New tanks may contain traces of insects that entered during building or the first fill.

Bayah on the map

Bayah sits about 3.5 km from Hatim and about 4.5 km from Mughammas.

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Before treatment

The condition of the tank decides the method

Bayah is broad ground around the bed of Wadi Al Sharai between Jabal Qardah and the hamlets of Al Mazr and Al Shubah, with residential plots on the market, very little building yet and small farms on the wadi banks.

Fine brown sediment beneath shallow water

The layer on the floor

The sediment layer on the floor in Bayah is grey and fine from concrete dust and new footings and vanishes after the first cleaning.

Light and algae

Light and algae are very rare in brand new tanks because of tight seals and high humidity around the footings.

A damp concrete wall carrying a dark deposit

The deposit on the wall

The wall deposit in Bayah is very light at first but moisture from the wadi and soil increase it over time.

A concrete surface with a fine hairline crack

The lining and hairline cracks

The lining and hairline cracks are rare in brand new tanks but constant humidity from Wadi Al Sharai may speed their appearance.

The lid of a water tank on a building roof

The lid and the access hatch

The lid and access hatch in Bayah are brand new and tightly sealed but should be inspected regularly because of moisture and insects from nearby farmland.

A plastic pipe leaving the exterior wall of a building

The vent and the overflow pipe

The vent opening and overflow pipe in the new tank are completely clean but may need protection from insects and dust from Wadi Al Sharai.

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 Bayah

New development: ongoing construction and vacant plots between the homes

Bayah is a newly developing district which means your tanks are brand new in brand new houses. The new tank holds sediment from building, pipes and soil and needs one cleaning immediately after construction to ensure safe water for years ahead.

Questions about this district

Water from the new tank holds different coloured particles?

Coloured particles come from concrete dust and rust from new pipes and soil from the footings. First cleaning removes all these particles and disinfection ensures they do not return.

The new villa tank has very high humidity around the footings?

Wadi Al Sharai continuously raises the groundwater level. Moisture around the new tank is normal but the lining should be monitored for slow leakage.

Two days after filling the new tank the water became cloudy?

Cloudy water after the fill comes from sediment in new pipes and the new tank itself. Quick cleaning and disinfection solve it within two days.

Does a new tank in Bayah need cleaning before first use?

Yes, pre use cleaning is essential. A new tank holds construction dust, rust from pipes and soil from the footings.

The new tank walls have a faint grey layer inside. Why?

The grey layer is fine concrete dust and rust from new steel. High pressure cleaning and disinfection remove it.

Could building insects enter the new tank during first fill?

Yes, especially in areas near farmland and wadis. Careful inspection and disinfection remove any insect residue from the first fill.

How much does water tank cleaning in Bayah 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 Bayah.