In the few years since Atlanta let Suez Lyonnaise take over its water concession, the firm has reduced costs considerably.

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Jetties Beach, just north of town, was the family crowd pleaser with a far expanse of warm, shallow water, a decent concession stand and -- while we were there -- seal sightings.

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In exchange for this concession, Range agreed to sample 20 private water wells surrounding its pad site every three months for a year.

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