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Fair Value of Financial Instruments: (Details) (USD $)
Jun. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
GSWC | Level 1
   
Financial liabilities:    
Long-term debt-GSWC $ 0  
GSWC | Level 2
   
Financial liabilities:    
Long-term debt-GSWC 411,505,000  
GSWC | Level 3
   
Financial liabilities:    
Long-term debt-GSWC 0  
GSWC | Carrying Amount
   
Financial liabilities:    
Long-term debt-GSWC 335,742,000 335,791,000
GSWC | Fair Value
   
Financial liabilities:    
Long-term debt-GSWC 411,505,000 456,792,000
Mutual Funds [Member] | Fair Value | Level 1
   
Fair value of financial instruments    
Investments $ 5,000,000