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Water Tank Cleaning

Cleaning and sediment removal for rainwater tanks of every material and size, to food-grade standards.

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The service

What we do

Cleaning and sediment removal for rainwater tanks of every material and size, to food-grade standards.

Most people who call us are on tank water and have noticed the water going discoloured or tasting off, or are simply keeping up with scheduled maintenance. If that sounds like your situation, ring the office or send the details through the contact form and we will give you a straight price and a day.

What is included

  • Vacuum sediment and sludge from the bottom of the tank
  • Hose down the tank walls and floor with a high-pressure line to lift built-up sediment and algae
  • Check the inlet screen and overflow, and note anything that needs attention
  • Discard the removed sludge on a suitable spot on your property, or take it away
  • Refill the tank on request
  • Suitable for concrete, poly, galvanised, fibreglass and stainless steel tanks

Common questions

How often should a rainwater tank be professionally cleaned?

Every two to three years is the general recommendation, more often if the property has been through bushfire smoke and ash or any other event that has contaminated the water.

Why get it done professionally?

Sediment builds up from leaves, twigs, insects and small animals getting into the tank. Left alone it discolours the water, blocks pipes and can grow harmful bacteria. Doing it yourself often leaves the fine sediment behind, which is the part that causes most of the problems.

What affects the price?

Where the property is, the capacity of the tank, whether there is an opening on top we can access, whether the truck can get within about 10 metres, whether you want a top-up of water, whether there is somewhere on the property to discard the sludge, and whether you can drain the tank before we arrive. Call for a quote. Where we can, we group jobs in the same area on the same day to keep costs down.

What can I do to keep the tank clean between services?

Clean the gutters and clear leaf matter off the roof, cut back trees and shrubs hanging over the tank, and rinse insect and overflow screens on a regular basis.

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Mallacoota to Pakenham

From the depot in Maffra we run the whole Princes Highway corridor, from Mallacoota in the far east through to Pakenham. If your town is not listed, ring us anyway. We are almost certainly out that way already.

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