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Subsequent Events (Details) | Oct. 26, 2025 $ / shares | Sep. 30, 2025 $ / shares | Dec. 31, 2024 $ / shares
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Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |
Common stock, par value |  | $ 0.50 | $ 0.50
Subsequent Event [Member] |  |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |
Common stock, par value | $ 0.50 |  |
Subsequent Event [Member] | American Water Works Company, Inc. [Member] |  |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |
Common stock, par value | $ 0.01 |  |
Business combination consideration transferred exchange ratio | 0.305 |  |

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