1. Welcome to Maskam Water! Matzikama means “Give us water”
Maskam is the northern tip of the Matzikama Mountains in Namaqualand, a semi desert area 300km north of Cape Town.
Matzikama means “Give us water”
We provide our customers with turn-key solutions, by importing a wide range of water related products from the USA and Europe.
Maskam Water Dealers in each country are trained to sell these products, design systems to their customer’s needs and provide the necessary backup service.
This is for background information to the company only

2. Our range of products:
Air purification equipment: Reduces the effect of air borne Allergens, Hay fever & Sinusitis
Drainage and de-watering equipment: Including solar options
Pumps and controls
Variable Speed Drives
Sewage lifting stations
On-site sewage treatment plants: Good quality effluent, lowest running cost
Water purification: Potable & waste water
Water feature equipment: Including solar pumps
Floating fountains
Solar fridges and freezers
Swimming pool water treatment without chlorine or salt
Surface Solar pumps: Runs directly off PV panels, no controllers needed.
We have a full range of products specifically for the green building industry

3. Maskam Water is geared to make life easier for everyone in Africa.
Some of the brand names that we import:
We are also distributors for:
The above mentioned are available through our dealer network. For more information on all these products, please visit our web site or contact your nearest dealer.
Contact details of your nearest Maskam Water dealers is available on our web site.
This is for background information to the company only

4. Clarus Fusion Sewage Treatment Plant
The Clarus Fusion is a factory-built activated sludge sewage treatment plant.
It follows the exact same treatment process as municipal activated sludge plants.
It is NOT a package plant.

5. What differentiates the Fusion from other plants?
Low power consumption – up to 90% less than most other plants
Single tank construction
Tank installed completely underground
Low noise factor
Easy installation
Low maintenance
No downtime during service / maintenance
Alarm panel – self monitoring
Full nitrification / de-nitrification cycle
Effluent meets South African DWA General Limit
Small Footprint
Solar options available

6. Fusion Series Treatment Systems
Collaboration between USA and Japan, now available in Africa
Fusion Series Treatment Systems

7. Fuji in Japan Designed in 1911
10 million installed and regularly maintained
“Jokaso Law” requires 90-95% reduction in BOD5 (BOD5 <20)
Japanese factory builds
40,000 units a Year
28 Staff on full time R&D
ISO9001 Certified

8. Clarus in the USA Part of the Zoeller family
2007 – Received Class1 Certfication from NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) for Fusion system
Ongoing research
and development

9. The Fusion System Treatment plant Diaphragm blower 2 3 1 Alarm Panel
Treat your sewage from as little as 60 watts
Solar options available.
Different models available, from 1 person to 100 people
Effluent is good for irrigation or to discharge to nature
NO pumps in the system
No electricity in the tank – only float switch
Only Non-corrosive material used in tank
No metal in tank
Tank installation is completely underground
Alarm Panel

10. 1. Sedimentation Chamber
Raw sewage enters this chamber
Solids settle to the bottom
Fat and grease float on top
Bacteria breaks solids and fat down to suspended solids
Water from the “clear zone” (middle of chamber) flows up behind the baffles to the anoxic chamber

11. 2. Anoxic Chamber Water from first chamber gravitates to this chamber
Sewage is treated by anaerobic bacteria
“Bio Balls” (filter media) creates maximum surface contact area for bacterial growth
Media is suspended in a cage, allowing non-degradable solids to fall through
Non-degradable solids can be pumped out by lowering a suction pipe through the baffle.

12. 3. Aeration chamber
Air is introduced into this chamber 24/7 by means of diaphragm blower
Moving media bed ensures maximum growth and contact area for aerobic bacteria while it
breaks off pieces of activated sludge to
prevent blockage
2/3 is Aerated. During this cycle water is
air lifted from the clarifier and returned
to the first chamber – constantly
reseeding first chamber with bacteria &
de-nitrification takes place
Backwash twice per day. Chamber is aerated from the bottom and sludge is lifted (by means of air lift) and returned to first chamber
for re-digestion.
Aeration stack
Filter media

13. Aeration chamber in operation
Filter media
Aeration chamber in operation

14. Aeration cycle (click on the play button below)

15. Backwash to First Chamber

16. Backwash cycle, see how all filter material is stirred up

17. 4. Clarifier
Treated water flows from the Aerobic zone into the clarifier, sludge settles at the bottom, reduces suspended solids and the effluent exits the system for post-treatment with Chlorine, ozone or UV (disinfection)
Treated water from this chamber is air lifted and recycled to the first chamber during the aeration process, where de-nitrification takes place and reseeding the first chamber with bacteria, enabling the plant to cope with variable- and peak flows.

18. 5. Disinfection
Treated effluent from the plant needs to be disinfected to kill e-coli, faecal coliforms and other harmfull bacteria
UV, Ozone or chlorine can be used for disinfection
UV is safe, reliable and has very low running costs
Only use good quality stainless steel UV systems

19. Diaphragm Blower & alarm panel
Aerates Fusion 24/7
Air lift water for internal recirculation
Air lift sludge during backwash cycle
Very low power consumption (from 60watts)
Monitors system 24/7.
Warning light and siren will notify user if a problem occurs
GSM module optional

20. Dual Air Supplying System
Distance between blower and unit must not exceed 10m

21. Actual test results in South Africa
* COD not tested since sample only arrived at laboratory after 2 days
** No chlorine was added by the user, hence our preference for using UV.

22. Sample of effluent of ZF450 after 15 months of operation, Franschhoek South Africa
45 cm visibility

23. Installation...
Delivery
ZF2400
ZF450
ZF450

24. Excavation & Gravel bed
Use gravel to level the base. The unit must be installed 100% level.
Do NOT use sand or in situ soil to level the hole.
For unstable soil or high water table, cast a concrete slab with four anchor points.
Tie the steel hooks of the Fusion to the anchor points.

25. Lifting
Use only the steel hooks to lift the unit. The unit might be damaged if lifted any other way.

26. Placement
Ensure the unit is 100% level

27. First fill all the chambers with water and then backfill with in situ soil

28. Piping Connections
Outlet
Inlet
Air lines

29. Blower & control panel Installation

30. PVC pipe with cap provides access to service UV
UV installation
Always have up flow through UV. That way the UV can never run dry and overheat
Only use Maskam Water recommended UVs
PVC pipe with cap provides access to service UV

31. Final Grade
ZF450 (1700 lpd)
ZF2400 (9000 lpd)

32. ZF600 (2250 lpd)
ZF450 (1700 lpd)

33. Applications Sewage treatment – domestic, farms, guest houses/lodges
New developments
Retrofit for conservancy tanks
Retrofit for septic tanks
Rural areas
Re-use of water
Pollution control – where raw sewage pollute water sources
Secondary treatment of industrial effluent
COD reduction of industrial effluent before discharging to municipal sewer line (prevent high COD penalties)
Informal settlements
Temporary installations
Pre-treatment for municipal plants
Mobile ablution facilities (can be built into container)

34. Do’s and Don’ts
Do:
Have water tested as per local authority requirements
Service plant every 6 months & send service report to Maskam Water
Replace UV lamp every year
Replace Blower Diafragm & Air filter every three years
Use enviro-friendly detergents & chemicals (Biodegradable)
For commercial kitchens / restaurants, use a good quality oil / grease trap
Below are some important notes to keep in mind whenever using a biological treatment plant, irrespective of the kind of treatment process followed, or who the manufacturer is.
Don’t:
Use harmful chemicals, i.e. Bleaches, chlorines, anti-bacterial detergents & -soap. It will kill the bacteria in any biological plant
Introduce petrol / oil / grease / engine cleaner into the system
Flush paint / thinners down the sewer line
Overload the system

35. For black water only, reduce capacity by 50%

36. Lifting stations available (if needed)
We have a wide variety of options when gravity flow is not possible...
Applications:
New construction or additions
Sewage removal from locations lower than gravity sewer mains
Sewer main is not accessible
Lifting sewage into Clarus Fusion STP
Dewatering
Features:
100% preassembled
Durable polyethylene or poly-structure foam construction basin
Cast iron pump with non-clogging vortex impeller
Pre-manufactured inlet for easy installation
Rubber seal gasket on cover reduce odours
Bolt-down lid on 24” x 24” model
Wide range of pumps available, from dewatering to 50mm solids handling
Wide range of basins and rail systems available, up tot 2.4m deep

37. Screen out non-degradable items in gravity fed systems
Effluent filter
Multizone Valve
WW1
&
WW4
Mechanical diaphragm valve change to new zone each time pump starts
2 – 6 zone
Valve Actuator 24 volt AC
Accessories
Screen out non-degradable items in gravity fed systems
Bull run valve
Use actuator to operate your
2 & 3-way valve
STEP system
Pump from a tank to the Fusion, screen out non-degradable items
Perfect for gravity fed systems

38. www.maskamwater.com Visit our web site or contact your
local for more details
Contact details:
International Tel:
SA Telephone: WATER (92837)