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Regulatory Matters: (Details 4) (GSWC, La Serena Plant Improvement Project, CPUC Rehearing Matter, USD $) | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Nov. 30, 2010 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2010
GSWC | La Serena Plant Improvement Project | CPUC Rehearing Matter |  |  |
Regulatory matters: |  |  |
Costs included in rehearing matter | $ 3,500,000 |  |
Disallowed costs and related refunds |  | $ 416,000 | $ 2,200,000

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