Water Tank Cleaning & Restoration

The Complete Process – Clean, Purify, and Restore Your Water

At Pure Water Systems NZ, our PureClean Water Tank Restoration Process goes beyond basic tank cleaning.

We don’t just remove sludge — we restore your water to full health, combining deep cleaning, sanitisation, and aeration for safe, great-tasting water that stays cleaner for longer.

Our 4-Stage PureClean Process

Sediment & Sludge Removal

Remove the Hidden Contaminants – Protect Your Water and Health

Over time, every water tank collects a layer of sediment, sludge, and organic debris at the bottom, even if the water above looks clean. This build-up can contain bacteria, mould, rust, and other contaminants that affect taste, odour, and water safety.

At Pure Water Systems NZ, we use our PWS PureClean Sediment Removal Process to safely extract sludge and restore your water tank’s health AND without needing to drain the tank completely.

The remaining water is filtered to remove suspended solids, restoring clarity and improving taste. This prevents you from needing expensive refill water and minimises waste.

 

Water Sanitisation (Pure Water Sanitiser)

Our trained technicians apply to eliminate harmful microorganisms, neutralise odours, and restore your water’s freshness — without using chlorine or harsh chemicals.

Why Pure Water Sanitiser Makes the Difference

Healthier Water for Your Family

TBC™ is approved under the New Zealand Drinking Water Guidelines and recognised by the National Health & Medical Research Council for use in potable water. It’s eco-friendly, cost-effective, and completely safe to drink once diluted.

During treatment, the active ingredient — hydrogen peroxide stabilised with silver — breaks down into harmless water (HO) and oxygen (O). The silver ions remain in trace amounts, providing a residual protective effect that prevents recontamination for weeks or even months.

Water Aeration (PureAir System)

Bring Your Tank Water Back to Life

Over time, water stored in your tank loses oxygen, becomes stagnant, and can start to smell or taste unpleasant. This is caused by a lack of movement and the build-up of sediment at the bottom of the tank — creating anaerobic conditions where bacteria thrive.

Our PureAir Water Aeration System restores life to your stored water by circulating and oxygenating it at a sub-surface level. This simple but powerful process helps improve taste, clarity, and overall water quality — keeping your supply clean, fresh, and safe.

Why Water Aeration Matters

Why Choose PureClean Over Traditional Cleaning

No wasted water

90% of your existing water is filtered, purified, and retained

No tank damage

We never water-blast interiors, eliminating abrasion risk.

No entry required

Safer for our team and your water system

Scientifically proven

Our sanitisation process is approved under NZ Drinking Water Guidelines.

Environmentally responsible

Minimal waste, no chlorine, no pollutants.

How It Works

When water is first collected through rainfall, water delivery, or pumping, it’s naturally oxygenated. But as it sits idle in your tank, that oxygen dissipates. Our PureAir System continuously circulates and aerates the water at a sub-surface level, adding oxygen throughout the tank to prevent the formation of anaerobic (oxygen-deprived) zones where bacteria and organic matter thrive.

The Result

Crystal-clear, oxygenated, and sanitised water completely free from sediment, odour, and harmful microorganisms.
Cleaner water. Safer water. Pure Water.

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FAQs

Got Questions?

We get it! Looking after your water tank isn’t something most people think about until there’s a problem.
Here’s a quick rundown of the most common questions we’re asked about cleaning, testing, and maintenance.
If you can’t find what you’re after, just give us a call on 0800 79 74 76 or send a message using our contact form, we’re happy to help.

We clean between 1000 litres and 1 mega litre tanks.
A lot of tanks can be repaired, if not we will recommend having a liner installed.
The recommendation is that your tank be cleaned once annually but if this is your personal supply and it only has a low degree of contaminants, it is at your personal discretion as to the frequency that you have it serviced.

Most of the time I can see the bottom of the tank, I attach an underwater camera to the vacuum head which I monitor to ensure the whole tank is cleaned and to meet our quality standards.

Yes, we specialise in cleaning water tanks that are used for drinking waterand our equipment is used for this purpose only and we periodically sanitise our equipment to ensure it is.
No, we actually need water in the tank to clean it.
You can expect to lose about a foot to 1-1/2 foot of water, dependant on how dirty the tank is.
We suck all of the sediment from the bottom of the tank and this is then pumped to waste in your paddock or garden.

You can use your water straight away, if you can’t that means we have not done my job properly.

We can sanitise it for you with a chlorine dioxide solution to knock out any biological bacteria and odour.
If you have a lot of leaf litter in your gutters the tannins can stain the water, much the same as a teabag discolours a cup of hot water. Regular cleaning of your gutters can alleviate the discolouring over time as the tank is filled with fresh rainwater.
Generally, not, gravity dictates that 99% of all debris will accumulate at the bottom of the tank and it is not worth sacrificing your water for the small gain of cleaning the walls.
Algae cannot grow without sunlight so this is highly unlikely. If your tank does contain algae we need to address the problem of sunlight being allowed to penetrate your tank.