Water tank sterilization in Al Shamiyah Al Jadid Makkah
Al Shamiyah Al Jadid is one of the newest residential projects in south Jeddah on the Al Laith road, with a modern grid plan, wide streets, and new villas and apartment blocks. Tanks here are new and connected to an organized water network, but groundwater from the desert is rich in salts, minerals and suspended particles. The scheme needs regular sterilization because fresh water enters from pumping stations far away.
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Potable-rated materials
Linings and disinfectants cleared for drinking water tanks, not general-purpose products.
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You get the downtime first
How many hours the tank is out of service, told before we start rather than after we finish.
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A first-draw flush
We run the first draw off after refilling, and the tank is not handed back until the water runs clear.
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Ground and roof tanks
Villas, apartment blocks and premises that need a written record of each visit.
Why the job is different in Al Shamiyah Al Jadid
New residents report creamy-coloured sediment and mineral buildup at tank bases despite new buildings and tanks, because groundwater in the area is extremely hard. The method is set out in full on Water tank sterilization in detail.
Hard groundwater from the nearby desert
Al Shamiyah Al Jadid lies close to the western desert and Haram boundaries. Groundwater here is loaded with calcium, magnesium and salts due to arid soil composition. White and creamy deposits accumulate on tank walls.
New tanks and central network infrastructure
The entire project is new and tanks are made of high-grade materials. But the central water network pumps from stations very far away. Water travels long distances and faces pressure fluctuations and heat exposure.
Rapid development and high water demand in early phases
The project is young and new residents are arriving. Water demand is high and tanks are refilled quickly. This means sediment does not settle at the base but remains suspended in the water.
Landmarks of Al Shamiyah Al Jadid
Al Shamiyah Al Jadid occupies a defined location on Al Laith road with clear geographic markers that establish its boundaries and service coverage.
- Al Laith Road
- Fifth Ring Road
- Haram boundary marker on Al Laith Road
- Al Ghamdi Mosque
- Al Khawajat Road
What we read inside the tank before anything starts
A new development project on the Al Laith road southwest of Jeddah near the western Haram boundary and Fifth Ring Road. New villas and apartment blocks on a regular grid with planned commercial zones and public gardens.
Sediment on the floor
White and creamy deposits from calcium and magnesium accumulate rapidly on tank walls and base in this hard-water area.
The slime film on the wall
Salts and minerals from hard groundwater are present throughout the tank, including outlet openings and taps.
Light and heat
Water lines from tank to apartments and villas need full flushing from the furthest tap to remove accumulated sediment.
The lining and any cracking
Intense heat and pressure fluctuations in the central network speed up mineral precipitation.
The lid and the openings
Sediment builds quickly at tank base and corners because hard water reacts with tank surfaces.
What shows up at the tap
Rapidly refilled tanks contain higher mineral loads and sterilization is essential to remove sediment and ensure safe drinking water and domestic use.
How we work
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Inspect and record the condition
We open the hatch and work through what the tank is made of and how big it is, how deep the sediment lies, the state of the lining, whether the lid and the overflow seal, and whether there is a crack that has to be repaired before any sterilizing.
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Drain and lift the sediment out
The water goes out, then the silt and sand are lifted off the floor by suction rather than pushed toward the outlet, because pushing them sends them into the house pipework and the heater.
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High pressure wash
Walls, floor, corners and the area around the outlet, until the slime film is completely gone. This is the step that makes the sterilizing after it mean anything.
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Sterilize, rinse, then return to service
The sterilizing agent goes onto the walls, the floor and the underside of the lid and is left for its contact time, then we rinse, refill and run the furthest tap until the whole line is clear.
What water tank sterilization includes
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A recorded inspection
Material, capacity, sediment depth, the state of the lining, the lid and the overflow, all before any work begins.
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Draining and sediment removal
The water out, and the silt and sand lifted off the floor instead of being pushed into the outlet and the house pipework.
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High pressure washing
Walls, corners and around the outlet, until the biofilm that no disinfectant penetrates has gone.
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Sterilizing the internal surfaces
A sterilizing agent meant for drinking water tanks, applied to the walls, the floor and the underside of the lid, and left for its contact time.
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Line flush and aftercare
Rinse, refill and a flush from the furthest tap, when the water is usable again, and what to change in the filter afterwards.
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The next cycle
We agree the right interval for your tank from how it is filled, how much sun it takes and the condition of the lid.
What is different about South Makkah Sub-Municipality
South Makkah sub municipality is the belt of Crown Prince schemes south of Al Ukayshiyah, along the Al Laith road and the extension of Ibrahim Al Khalil Road to the Fifth Ring Road and the Non Muslims bypass. Most of it is still bare: granted plots awaiting houses, new villas standing alone, open building sites and unfinished paving and drainage. Wadi Uranah and its tributaries cross the low ground and hold water after rain, hills close it in, and rodents, reptiles and scorpions shelter in stacked materials and foundation pits before the neighbourhoods fill up.
Questions about this district
Why does a new tank develop white sediment within weeks?
Groundwater is extremely hard and calcium and magnesium settle rapidly. This is natural in new schemes at the desert edge and sterilization removes these deposits.
Do new tanks need regular sterilization?
Yes, even new tanks need sterilization every 3-6 months in Al Shamiyah Al Jadid because water is hard and sedimentation is fast.
Is water from the distant pumping station responsible for the sediment?
Partly. Water travels far and heat and pressure cause mineral precipitation. The station itself may supply water needing treatment.
How many sterilization cycles are necessary in Al Shamiyah Al Jadid?
Every 3-4 months in year one, then every 6 months if sediment stabilizes. Early usage phases need close monitoring.
Are white sediments dangerous?
Mineral deposits themselves are not a health hazard, but they block pipes and reduce flow. Sterilization removes them and ensures water quality.
Do modern tank materials protect against contamination?
Tank materials are good but do not remove minerals from water. Regular sterilization and cleaning are necessary even with the best materials.
How much does water tank sterilization in Al Shamiyah Al Jadid 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 Al Shamiyah Al Jadid.
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