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

Water tank cleaning in Salam Makkah

Salam is the former Sharai scheme three, the part inside the Haram boundary south of Al Sharai. Villas and apartment buildings fill regular streets between Engineer Omar Qadi Street and Al Qadisiyah Road. Tanks serve a mixed district with Al Sahaba Mosque at its heart. Haram boundary markers on the eastern edge mean the groundwater here may carry minerals unique to this ancient and sacred ground.

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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 Salam

Salam tanks consistently carry golden or faded brown sediment, not temporary cloudiness that clears with cleaning. The method is set out in full on how we approach Water tank cleaning.

The first reason

Nearby Haram boundary markers mean very ancient soil

Groundwater here comes from below very old Haram ground, and the minerals it carries differ from other quarters. Iron, manganese and special salts settle in a unique way that needs special treatment.

The second reason

Al Sahaba Mosque increases water use at prayer times

The district around the mosque sees crowds at prayer times and ablution water use surges suddenly. Load becomes heaviest in seasons and on Fridays.

The third reason

Regular streets mean ordered pipes but relatively old ones

Salam is a planned district but old by Makkah standards. Pipes beneath the streets may carry interior rust buildup from years of service. Water may start clean then carry rust particles from the pipes.

Landmarks of Salam

Engineer Omar Qadi Street bears the Haram boundary markers on its eastern side, and Al Sahaba Mosque at the centre sets the usage pattern. Cleaning must account for these two landmarks when assessing tank needs.

Engineer Omar Qadi Street
Al Qadisiyah Road
Al Sahaba Mosque
Al Sawwat Mosque
Haram Boundary Markers

Before treatment

The condition of the tank decides the method

Location inside the Haram boundary means the soil and groundwater have a very deep history. Minerals deposited in the soil may differ from other parts of the city.

Fine brown sediment beneath shallow water

The layer on the floor

Floor layer holds very heavy metals special to this old zone, sometimes golden in colour, and needs continuous washing because it reforms fast.

Light and algae

Light and algae are rare but old water may carry tiny organisms that cause odd taste, and vent ports need strong protection from airborne dirt.

A damp concrete wall carrying a dark deposit

The deposit on the wall

Tank walls carry nearly permanent mineral layer because groundwater holds constant minerals, and the layer may hide other problems if not removed carefully.

A concrete surface with a fine hairline crack

The lining and hairline cracks

Lining may have fine cracks from mineral salts acting like a wedge in hairline gaps, and cracks widen with seasonal temperature shifts.

The lid of a water tank on a building roof

The lid and the access hatch

Covers and ports may leak during winter rain because the zone can face strong wind gusts from the Haram side, and need regular inspection.

A plastic pipe leaving the exterior wall of a building

The vent and the overflow pipe

Vent holes and overflow pipes need protection from air coming off the Haram and busy streets, and old pipes may be clogged by mineral salt buildup.

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 water always contains golden or faded brown sediment. What is it?

Golden sediment usually comes from iron and manganese in groundwater in this area. Natural but needs regular cleaning and a household level filter may help.

At prayer times the tank empties very fast from mosque use. Does this affect water quality?

Yes. Fast ablution drawdown may stir floor sediment and lift it into pipes. Cleaning must be strong enough to remove it completely.

Water reaches us from a pump station beyond busy Al Qadisiyah Road. Is it contaminated?

The road is hot and pipes under it may leak from vibration. Old pipes risk contamination from soil. Main line inspection is essential.

Does the tank need inspection because of its location at the Haram boundary?

No special religious requirements apply, but groundwater quality here needs deeper understanding. Regular cleaning with periodic water testing is very helpful.

Tank water has an odd earthy smell even after cleaning. What causes it?

Earthy smell may come from ultra fine minerals and organic particles in the groundwater. Complete cleaning with strong disinfectant may help, but base groundwater quality is decisive.

Do Salam tanks need different treatment than the new Al Maabdah tanks next door?

Yes. Salam is ancient ground and groundwater is chemically complex, while Al Maabdah is newer and water cleaner. Cleaning must account for this difference.

How much does water tank cleaning in Salam 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 Salam.