Water tank cleaning in Harat Al Shuruq, Jeddah

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 Harat Al Shuruq

Thuwal as a coastal settlement relies on tanker water delivery, so household tanks are very numerous and salt air and moisture affect water quality persistently. The method is set out in full on the full Water tank cleaning page.

The first reason

Salt air penetrates tanks and causes rapid rust

Salty air from the sea enters tanks through any small gap or crack, causing very rapid rust on metals and internal concrete surfaces.

The second reason

Tanker water may carry contaminants

Water transported by tanker may carry sand or pollutants, and tanks receive new water in batches rather than a continuous network supply.

The third reason

High humidity speeds bacterial growth

High sea humidity makes standing water inside a tank an ideal breeding ground for bacteria and rapid algae growth.

Harat Al Shuruq on the map

Harat Al Shuruq sits about 0.5 km from Harat Al Sawalhah and about 0.5 km from Harat Al Kanadirah.

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Before treatment

The condition of the tank decides the method

A coastal town quarter with old houses and newer low-rise buildings, high sea humidity year round and tanker water delivery mean many household tanks exposed to salt and moisture.

Fine brown sediment beneath shallow water

The layer on the floor

Sediment contains sand, salt and contaminants from tanker water, and is likely heavier and more concentrated than in inland districts.

Light and algae

Algae grow very quickly because of high humidity and standing water, even in well sealed tanks.

A damp concrete wall carrying a dark deposit

The deposit on the wall

Walls collect thick layers of salt and moisture, and rust can penetrate deep into the concrete structure.

A concrete surface with a fine hairline crack

The lining and hairline cracks

Linings may crack from salt and moisture damage, and repair may require complete lining replacement in severe cases.

The lid of a water tank on a building roof

The lid and the access hatch

Lids and fittings rust very quickly from salt and humidity, and may need replacement every year or two.

A plastic pipe leaving the exterior wall of a building

The vent and the overflow pipe

Vent holes need salt resistant filters and very frequent cleaning, as salt blocks them rapidly.

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 Thuwal Sub-Municipality

Thuwal sub municipality is a small fishing town on the Red Sea coast at the far northern edge of Jeddah governorate. Its old quarters are closely packed popular and mud built houses on narrow streets, with newer low rise concrete homes from the town's development programme beside them. Sea humidity stays high all year, the fishing harbour and the corniche form its seafront, water arrives by tanker so household tanks are everywhere, and the town sits on Wadi Thuwal, ringed by open ground and by the irrigated green campus of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology.

Questions about this district

Why do tanks in Thuwal rust so much faster than inland?

Salt air from the sea causes very rapid rust, and high humidity speeds the corrosion process even in protected tanks.

Water arrives by tanker. Do we need more frequent cleaning?

Yes, tanker water may carry sand and contaminants, and does not refresh continuously, so faster cleaning cycles are often needed.

Is the water from the tanker clean before it enters the tank?

Tanker water can contain sand and pollutants, and the tank needs regular inspection to remove the accumulated debris.

Does salt in the tank harm health?

Excess salt causes odd taste and does not directly harm health, but salt speeds rust and corrosion damage to the tank itself.

The sea is very close. Can sea water seep into a cracked tank?

In rare cases of severe moisture and cracks, slow seepage may occur, but modern tanks are well sealed against this.

Should we check the pipes at the same time as the tank?

Yes, pipes in Thuwal face the same salt and rust damage as tanks, so pipe inspection is essential during tank cleaning.

How much does water tank cleaning in Harat Al Shuruq 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 Harat Al Shuruq.