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Long-Term Debt (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Annual maturities of all long-term debt, including capitalized leases
Total	$ 332,377	$ 335,791
GSWC
Annual maturities of all long-term debt, including capitalized leases
2014	6,298
2015	290
2016	309
2017	327
2018	321
Thereafter	324,832
Total	$ 332,377	$ 335,791

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Amount of long-term debt and capital lease obligation maturing after the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.

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Amount of long-term debt and capital lease obligation maturing in the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.

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Amount of long-term debt and capital lease obligation maturing in the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.

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Amount of long-term debt and capital lease obligation maturing in the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.

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Amount of long-term debt and capital lease obligation maturing in the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.

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Amount of long-term debt and capital lease obligation maturing in the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.

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Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all debt, including all short-term borrowings, long-term debt, and capital lease obligations.

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