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Officials in The Dalles have criticized OPB's investigation into the city's water reservoir expansion plans, which are linked to Google's data center operations. The report highlighted agreements from 2021 that granted Google significant water access, while The Dalles seeks to acquire land to triple its reservoir capacity amid rising water demand from both the tech giant and the city's growing population. The city maintains that the expansion is essential for accommodating residents, not solely for Google's needs, despite environmental concerns regarding local habitats.