CLEANING OF UNDRGROUND WATER TANK
HOW OFTEN SHOULD WATER TANKS BE CLEANED?
Water tanks need cleaning after a passage of time. Cleaning of water tanks is essential it prevents us from diseases.
Minimum once a year storage tanks should be cleaned and disinfected. Levels of sediment at certain times of the year, cleaning more often recommended.
TOOLS USE IN THIS OPERATION
WET/DRY VACUUM, SPUNCH, MOP, GLOVES, WATER DELIVERY AND PUMP OUT SUMP PUMP(OPTIONAL), GLASSES, PRESSURE WASHER(OPTIONAL).
Cleaning process of water storage tank
The best method to clean water tanks
☆ Firstly clear The Top of the tank for a clean workspace.
☆ Clear your tools. Clean all tools that will come into contact with the water inside the tank.
☣ (Do not enter the tank unless you are confined space entry trained, are certified to do so, and have all of the appropriate safety gear available)
Fill in the required level of water.
Shut off the valve to the distribution lines.
Wear required personal safety equipment.
Mix chlorine in water required ratio or mix a cleaning solution of 1 part bleach to 4 parts hot water in a clean bucket.
Drain as much water as possible. Drain the tank by using a sump pump. (If you are using a pressure washer with a reservoir ensure that you fill the reservoir with water before draining the tank. If you use a pressure washer without a reservoir do not drain your tank completely).
Once you have drained the tank as much as possible use the wet/dry vacuum to remove the remaining water on the bottom of the tank.
Remove the slime and dirt build-up on the sides and corners of the tank. Scrub the build-up on the bottom and use the wet/dry vacuum to remove the rinse water from the tank.
Then flow out the chlorine or bleach-mixed water.
Flow in plenty of raw water and clean the walls of the tank.
Drain the water from the tank.
Flow in the 2nd time of raw water.
Flow out and then 3rd time flow in raw water and flow out it.
Then flow in drinking water. Take a sample of water and test it in the laboratory for chlorine and PH. If chlorine in water or PH is
more than 6. Flow out the water and then fill the drinking water. Continuously change the water until chlorine presence is 0 and the pH is at required. You can use many different types of chemicals and cleaners for cleaning tanks.
It depends on the type of material of the tank and the capacity of the tank.
What chemicals are used to clean water tanks?
You can use these chemicals for cleaning purposes in water tanks
- Chlorine
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Bleach
- Sodium hypochlorite
- Amidosulfonic acid
- Nitrilotriacetic acid
- Isopropanol
How do I clean my water tank from bacteria?
Use bleach for the interior cleaning of the tank and use a 1:1 ratio of bleach and water.