The right gear for drinking water
Pumps to clear sludge, scrubbing to remove biofilm, and disinfectant meant for potable storage.
Water Tank Cleaning in Al Lulu, Jeddah
Al Lulu is a small coastal strip facing the Red Sea directly, with beach resorts, villas and new apartments. Tanks here meet constant humidity and salt air year round. Water may taste salty again within weeks of cleaning because salt enters through small gaps, and algae grows even in winter due to the humidity.
- 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 Lulu
Tanks in Al Lulu need inspection every two months because salt changes water colour fast and green algae appears on the walls constantly. For the method itself, see the full water tank cleaning page.
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The first reason
Salt enters through every tiny gap in the lid
Salt air from the sea spares no area, and sea spray reaches the rooftop with every breeze. Salt penetrates small openings in the lid and pipes, so water tastes salty and white salt deposits mark the walls.
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The second reason
Year-round high humidity means algae grows in winter too
In most Jeddah areas algae sleeps in cool winter months, but Al Lulu's humidity stays high year round. Green and brown algae grow even in January and February, unlike inland quarters where cold stops growth.
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The third reason
Copper and iron pipes corrode very fast here
Salt dramatically speeds corrosion of copper and iron, so internal pipes change colour quickly and shed green particles into the water. Oxidation happens months faster here than inland.
What water tank cleaning covers in Al Lulu
Al Lulu faces the sea directly, and salt-laden air and high humidity are present year round. There is no dry season like inland quarters experience.
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Tank checked before we start
The tank in Al Lulu carries a white salt film on the walls, not ordinary sediment. Salt leaves a pale white trace on the floor and in corners.
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Old water drained out
Draining is careful because salt makes water slightly heavier, and pipes may be partially blocked by salt deposits and algae combined.
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Sediment vacuumed from the bottom
Sediment is a salty oily film with green and brown algae clinging tightly to every surface inside the tank.
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Walls and floor scrubbed
Walls and floor are scrubbed hard by hand because salt and algae stick fiercely. Corners and joins need close attention because salt accumulates in the tight places.
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Interior surfaces disinfected
Disinfection takes much longer here because salt-loving algae are strong, and chemicals must dwell in the tank for extended time to penetrate the algal film and kill all microbes.
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Final rinse and lid check
Final inspection confirms salt taste and smell are gone, water is pure and fresh, algae has vanished, and the lid seals tightly so salt cannot re-enter from the sea air.
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.
Landmarks of Al Lulu
We reach the tank via Obhur Road, which defines the zone location. Villas near Al Lulu Park or close to the Al Suyuti Mosque help us pinpoint the exact building. Distances between villas are short so house addresses are easy to locate.
- Obhur Road
- Al Lulu Park
- Al Suyuti Mosque
- Umm Bandar Mosque
- Awfa Rizk Mall
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 North Jeddah
North Jeddah is largely newer villa districts and compounds around Obhur and inland from it. Homes here tend to have marble or porcelain floors, large windows and a garden or courtyard, so the routine is set by what comes in from outside: fine sand carried on sandals, and sprinkler spray that dries to a chalky ring on tiles. Near the creek and the coast, sea air leaves a faint salt film on glass and on outdoor cushions, which stiffens fabric. Curtains and upholstery in these open plan rooms catch the dust that settles overnight.
Questions about water tank cleaning in Al Lulu
Why does the water taste salty after two months of cleaning?
Salt from the sea enters through small gaps in the lid and pipes. After two or three months, salt accumulation makes the water noticeably salty to taste.
Is salty water harmful to kidneys and health?
Small amounts of salt may not harm, but if the taste is clear, the salt concentration is high and your body needs fresh water. Cleaning is necessary to keep salt levels down.
Green algae appears even in winter; is that normal?
In Al Lulu yes, constant high humidity means algae grows in every season. In other areas algae disappears in winter cold.
How many times a year should the tank in Al Lulu be cleaned?
At least three times yearly. Salt and humidity together mean the tank fouls faster than elsewhere in Jeddah.
Does disinfectant kill algae or only bacteria?
Disinfection kills bacteria and algae together, but algae regrows fast in the high humidity, so regular cleaning is essential to keep it in check.
Does salt reduce the strength of disinfectant chemicals?
Slightly yes, but we use proven products that work in salt water, and we adjust the concentration to ensure full disinfection even when salt is present.
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 Lulu 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 Lulu.
Other services in Al Lulu
We provide these in Al Lulu too, and more than one can share a single visit.
