How Often Should You Clean Your Water Tank?
Dirty water tanks are a hidden health risk. Here is how often tanks should be cleaned and what a proper cleaning process looks like.
Dirty water tanks are a hidden health risk. Here is how often tanks should be cleaned and what a proper cleaning process looks like.
Why tank cleaning matters
Over time, overhead and underground tanks collect mud, algae, rust and bacteria. This water is used for bathing, washing utensils and sometimes even cooking — so a dirty tank directly affects your family’s health.
How often?
For most homes and housing societies in Mumbai, cleaning every 3 to 6 months is ideal. Clean more often after the monsoon, after any construction work nearby, or if you notice smell, colour or particles in the water.
What a proper cleaning includes
- Emptying the tank and removing sludge
- High-pressure scrubbing of walls, floor and ceiling
- Vacuum removal of dirty water
- Anti-bacterial disinfection
- UV treatment
Tip: keep a record of every cleaning date so the next one is never missed.
