Water tankers for rent in Abu Dhabi

Renting water tankers in Abu Dhabi

Water tankers keep a UAE site working: dust suppression on roads and platforms, concrete curing, compaction, washing, and sweet water for labour camps and site offices where there is no mains connection. Tanker sizes are quoted in gallons here, most often 1,000, 5,000 and 10,000 gallon.

Two kinds of water are sold and they are not interchangeable. Sweet water is drinking-quality water from the network or desalination plants. Non-potable or brackish water is fine for dust control, compaction and curing and costs less. Say which you need, and the tanker owner will tell you where the water comes from. New listings on Ujrah are marked drinking or non-drinking water, so you can filter by the one you need.

Where to find them in Abu Dhabi

In Abu Dhabi most trucks and machines are based in Mussafah, the ICAD industrial zones and, for the city's western projects, along the road to Al Dhafra. Distances are long here, so ask the owner where the vehicle is parked and whether the trip price covers the run out to your site, especially for tankers and lowbeds.

Sizes and types

• 1,000 gallon: villas, small sites and landscaping.
• 5,000 gallon: the standard site tanker for dust suppression and curing.
• 10,000 gallon: large sites, road works and labour camp supply.

What to ask the owner

• Sweet water or non-potable, and where is it filled?
• Is the price per load delivered to your site, and does it change with distance?
• How many loads a day can they do, and can they spray, not only discharge?
• Is the tank clean enough for drinking water if that is what you need?

Also called: water tanker, تنكر ماء, sweet water tanker, drinking water tanker, non-potable water tanker, 5000 gallon tanker, water supply

Common questions

What is a gallon on a UAE tanker?

The imperial gallon, about 4.55 litres. A 5,000 gallon tanker carries roughly 22,700 litres.

How is water tanker delivery priced?

Per load delivered, with the price depending on the size, the type of water and the distance from the filling point. Regular daily supply is usually cheaper per load than a one-off.

Can I use a water tanker for drinking water?

Only a sweet water tanker with a clean tank. Ask the owner where it fills and whether the tank carries sweet water only.

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