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How to clean your water tankers
Water tanks are used to store and reserve water for both domestic and commercial purposes, making them essential for any property.
Most Nigerian buildings have their water tanks erected in strategic parts of the building, while some are visible, others are not.
However, it is essential to check that the lid of the tanker is properly screwed to it from time to time as not covering it could invite reptiles, dirt, dust, debris, mould and monkeys in this case.
How to clean water tankers
Water tank cleaning is an essential part of water hygiene. Over time, dirt, dust, debris, mould and harmful bacteria can build up in the water tank. Regular cleaning will remove these from the system, ensuring it is clean, safe and compliant.
Stagnation can be caused by many factors including under-utilising water, using an excessively large tank, and issues in your water system causing blockages or poor flow. These factors aside, there will always be some stagnation in water tanks. Therefore regular cleaning and disinfection is essential even if these risks are low.
Before you start the cleaning process, a pre-disinfection cleaning flush is required. The tank inlet must be isolated so that the tank can be drained and inspected. Any booster pumps associated with the system / tank should also be isolated from mains power supply.
Empty the tank then manually scrape clean all internal surfaces. All visible dirt and debris should be removed.
Stagnant, low circulation water sources can be a potential breeding ground for unwanted and harmful bacteria.
