Stored water is the part of a property people think about least and drink from most. In Qatar's heat, an uncleaned tank, a neglected filtration system and an unserviced water chiller all affect both the safety of the water and the comfort of using it.
Sediment, biological growth and heat all accumulate in stored water. A tank that has never been opened can hold years of deposit, and a failing water chiller leaves the whole supply running warm through the summer. Both are straightforward to put right and easy to keep on a schedule once they are.
Tanks and their filtration systems should be cleaned and disinfected at least once a year, and more often for compounds and shared buildings. Water chillers should be serviced before summer.
Quoted by tank size and number of units. Compounds and multiple properties are quoted as a programme.
At least once a year for a villa or apartment, and more often for compounds and shared buildings where usage is higher.
Discoloured water, sediment in taps or filters, an unusual taste or smell, or simply not knowing when it was last done. If no one can tell you the date, it is due.
Either the water chiller has failed or it is struggling — commonly a fouled condenser coil, a refrigerant leak or a control fault. Tank insulation and exposure to direct sun also play a part, and we will tell you which applies.
Yes. Multiple tanks are quoted and scheduled as a programme rather than as individual jobs.