Why Sediment Problems Are Common in Chennai

Certain parts of Chennai are far more prone to sediment issues than others. Areas such as Velachery, Pallikaranai, Medavakkam, Sholinganallur, OMR, and ECR sit on loose soil formations and marshland belts. Combined with heavy reliance on borewell water, this results in a high concentration of fine sand, silt, clay, and suspended solids.

When the bore wells are run continuously, especially during the summer months, minute particles are drawn into the water supply system. They remain invisible in new water, making it seem clean. However, when the water flows, gravity causes the rest to happen. The particles settle at the bottom of the tank as thick sludge.


This sediment causes multiple issues: dirty, cloudy water; frequent pipeline blockages; damage to pumps and motors; reduced lifespan of taps and fittings; and stubborn stains in bathrooms and kitchens. Regular tank cleaning only removes the accumulated dirt; it does not stop new sediment from entering again.


The Right Solution: Overhead Tank Filtration System

The permanent solution is to address the problem before the water enters the overhead tank. At Water Sparks, we recommend installing an overhead tank filtration system at the tank inlet. This system is specifically designed to remove suspended solids, such as mud, sand, silt, and rust flakes, in real time.


The sediment in the water is filtered at the point of entry, so it never has a chance to settle in the tank. The benefits include clean water in storage, reduced tank cleaning, cleaner water flow, and longer lifespans for plumbing and appliances. For Chennai's water, these filtration systems are designed to handle high sediment and changing water quality.


Most overhead tank filters supplied by Water Sparks are low-maintenance, with washable or auto-flush mechanisms, making them suitable for independent houses, apartments, and commercial properties alike.


The Water Sparks Approach

The biggest mistake people make is treating sediment as a cleaning issue rather than a filtration issue. Just as an RO plant is not the answer for every water problem, tank cleaning alone is not a solution for sediment-heavy water.


At Water Sparks, we focus on diagnosis first and solutions second. Understanding the source of the problem ensures that the right system is installed, saving money, reducing maintenance, and delivering consistent water quality.

The takeaway?

If you live in a sediment-prone area of Chennai, don’t keep cleaning the result. Stop the cause. With the right overhead tank filtration system from Water Sparks, clean water starts before storage, and stays that way.
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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