Mooya avlopsrenseanlegg - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Støren, Norway

Mooya avlopsrenseanlegg is a wastewater treatment plant located in Støren, within the Midtre Gauldal municipality of Trøndelag county, Norway. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,745 people, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category under Norwegian regulations. As a Norwegian facility, it operates under national regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) through the Water Regulation (Vannforskriften). For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with potential additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Gaula River and then into the Trondheimsfjord. The fjord is a significant marine environment supporting diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological and recreational resource for the region.

The plant discharges into the Gaula River catchment, which flows into the Trondheimsfjord, a large fjord system in central Norway. The fjord supports diverse marine life, including fish populations and seabird colonies, and is an important migratory corridor for salmon. The watershed is characterized by forested hills and agricultural land, with the river providing habitat for Atlantic salmon and sea trout.