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MGP, Landfill and Disposal Sites (Details) | Sep. 30, 2022
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Other MGP, Landfill, or Disposal Sites [Domain] |
Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) Site [Abstract] |
Number of identified MGP, landfill, or disposal sites under current investigation and/or remediation | 14

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