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Partnership Operations, Organization and Basis for Presentation (Details) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2018
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |
Limited partners ownership interest | 100.00%
EPCO and its privately held affiliates [Member] |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |
Percentage of Total Units Outstanding | 32.00%

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