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Water Tank Cleaning in Al Ajwad, Jeddah
Al Ajwad is a planned mixed district in north eastern Jeddah just east of the Haramain expressway, with villas, mid rise apartment blocks and shop frontages along Al Ajwad Street. The main road is close, vehicle traffic is heavy and dry dust enters every opening. Water here becomes grey from coarse sediment.
- A team arrives, not one worker
- Price agreed before we start
- Our own pumps and disinfectant
- Rechecked before we refill
What changes about water tank cleaning in Al Ajwad
Water leaves a grey film of sediment in basins and toilets from heavy mineral deposits. For the method itself, see the full water tank cleaning page.
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The first reason
Dry coarse dust enters the tank easily
Dry air and coarse ground dust enter tank openings freely. Dust does not settle quickly in water but stays suspended, turning it grey and cloudy. Cleaning needs to happen more frequently.
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The second reason
Heavy traffic on the main road raises dust continuously
Al Ajwad Street carries busy traffic and the Haramain is very close. Trucks and cars raise coarse dry dust that enters tanks. Tanks here foul faster than quiet neighbourhoods.
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The third reason
Low humidity and dust speed mineral salt deposition
Dry air east of Jeddah carries heavy minerals. Water becomes heavy with sediment deposits. The grey film on water surfaces and toilet fixtures signals the problem.
What water tank cleaning covers in Al Ajwad
A planned residential area east of the Haramain expressway in north east Jeddah, a dry open environment with coarser, paler dust than coastal areas.
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Tank checked before we start
We inspect the tank, lid and location near the main road to assess exposure to coarse dust.
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Old water drained out
Complete drainage reveals heavy grey and tan sediment on the floor from nearby traffic.
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Sediment vacuumed from the bottom
Sand and dust are carefully vacuumed to remove coarse particles that cloud water.
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Walls and floor scrubbed
Walls are scrubbed by hand to remove grey film and mineral deposits.
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Interior surfaces disinfected
Disinfection is thorough to kill bacteria that thrive in dust contaminated water.
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Final rinse and lid check
Rinsing continues until water runs clear, and the lid is checked for tight seal against future dust entry.
Not included
- Repairing cracks, leaks or a failed tank wall
- Plumbing, pump or float-valve repair and replacement
- Replacing the tank or refitting a broken lid
- Treating the quality of the water supplied to the tank
How a tank is actually cleaned
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Isolate and drain fully
The supply into the tank is shut and the tank is drained completely.
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Remove the sediment by hand
The sludge on the floor is scooped and pumped out first.
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Scrub walls and floor bare
The biofilm on the walls is physically scrubbed off.
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Disinfect the bare surfaces
With the walls and floor clean, a disinfectant made for drinking-water storage is applied and given time to act on every surface.
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Rinse and pump clear
The disinfectant and any loosened residue are rinsed down and pumped out, so the first tank of water after us is not carrying it.
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Check the lid, then refill with you
We check the cover seal and inlet before refilling, so dust and insects stay out, then start the refill while you watch it run clear.
Al Ajwad on the map
Why us for this job in particular
A team, done in one visit
We send a team, not one person, so a tank is drained, cleaned, disinfected and refilled in a single visit rather than left open for days.
We check the cause, not just the tank
We look at the lid seal and inlet, because a tank that got dirty fast usually has a way in.
You watch it refill clear
Nothing is closed until the tank is refilling and you have seen the water run clean.
From our work
Photographs from real jobs carried out by the crew.
The job is not closed before you approve it
The commitment is simple enough to actually keep: we do not leave until the tank is disinfected, refilling, and you have seen it for yourself.
What is different about East Jeddah
East Jeddah lies furthest from the sea and closest to the open ground and hills beyond the ring roads, so the air is drier and the dust is coarser and paler than on the coast. It comes in under doors and settles on every flat surface overnight, making sofas, mattresses and curtains the heaviest part of the routine. Floors are mostly ceramic tile in the apartment districts and marble in the villa areas, both scratched by grit that is mopped rather than swept. Roof tank water leaves a grey film of sediment in baths and basins.
Questions about water tank cleaning in Al Ajwad
The water leaves grey dust on everything; where does this dust come from?
Al Ajwad Street and the nearby main road raise coarse dry dust. It enters the tank through openings. A tight lid helps but regular cleaning is necessary.
The villa is brand new and the tank is new; why is the water not clear after a week?
Even new tanks foul quickly in this neighbourhood. Coarse dust from nearby main roads enters any opening not tightly sealed.
Is the nearby Haramain expressway responsible for all this dust?
The Haramain and the main street together raise heavy dust. Constant vehicle traffic day and night creates permanent dust.
How often should tanks in a dry neighbourhood like Al Ajwad be cleaned?
Coarse dust accumulates quickly. Cleaning every three months is appropriate. Without regular cleaning water becomes grey.
The water is grey and gritty; is it from the new tank or from nearby traffic?
If the tank is new and the neighbourhood is beside a main road, this dust comes from outside. The nearby streets are the source.
Does disinfectant remove sand and dust from water or does it need separate treatment?
Disinfectant kills bacteria. Sand and dust need mechanical vacuum removal and repeated rinsing.
Can you clean a rooftop tank with a small opening?
Usually yes. A tight rooftop unit with a narrow hatch takes more care and time than a wide ground tank, but the cleaning is the same. Access is one of the things we ask about up front so the price and duration are right before we come.
How often should a tank be cleaned?
On a regular cycle rather than once and forgotten, and sooner if you notice grit, a taste or a cloudy tint.
How much does water tank cleaning in Al Ajwad cost?
It is set after the inspection, because it follows the size of the job, the materials involved and their condition. Send photos on WhatsApp and we will give you an estimate before we reach Al Ajwad.
Other services in Al Ajwad
We provide these in Al Ajwad too, and more than one can share a single visit.
