Peter Frost, executive director of the Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority, said Google is saving taxpayer money as the local government now does not have to treat as much wastewater.

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"It's a trying decision for the municipality, " said Randy Douglas, town supervisor and chairman of the Essex County board of supervisors.

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