NEW MARKET, Ala. (WHNT) — Cheering filled the Buckhorn High School on Tuesday night, but it wasn't for a sporting event; it was New Market residents voicing their concerns over a proposed wastewater treatment facility.

"This won't only affect these people and their neighborhood; it's gonna affect everybody downstream," a concerned resident said.

According to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management, Integra Water applied to renew a permit to build a wastewater facility on Winchester Road. Nearly 45 residents signed up to express their concerns to ADEM, and Buckhorn's cafeteria was standing room only.

After being met with booing, Integra CEO John McDonald said the company wants to address New Market's growth.

"Our goal is simple: to meet the growing needs of the New Market and

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