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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CAPITALIZATION (Parenthetical) | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
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Common stock, shares authorized | 60,000,000 us-gaap_CommonStockSharesAuthorized | 60,000,000 us-gaap_CommonStockSharesAuthorized
Common stock, shares outstanding | 38,286,626 us-gaap_CommonStockSharesOutstanding | 38,720,693 us-gaap_CommonStockSharesOutstanding
GSWC |  |
Common stock, shares outstanding | 146 us-gaap_CommonStockSharesOutstanding / dei_LegalEntityAxis = awr_GoldenStateWaterCompanyMember | 146 us-gaap_CommonStockSharesOutstanding / dei_LegalEntityAxis = awr_GoldenStateWaterCompanyMember
6.87% notes due 2023 |  |
Interest rate per annum (as a percent) | 6.87%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable6.87PercentDue2023Member | 6.87%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable6.87PercentDue2023Member
6.87% notes due 2023 | GSWC |  |
Interest rate per annum (as a percent) | 6.87%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / dei_LegalEntityAxis = awr_GoldenStateWaterCompanyMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable6.87PercentDue2023Member | 6.87%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / dei_LegalEntityAxis = awr_GoldenStateWaterCompanyMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable6.87PercentDue2023Member
7.00% notes due 2023 |  |
Interest rate per annum (as a percent) | 7.00%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable7PercentDue2023Member | 7.00%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable7PercentDue2023Member
7.00% notes due 2023 | GSWC |  |
Interest rate per annum (as a percent) | 7.00%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / dei_LegalEntityAxis = awr_GoldenStateWaterCompanyMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable7PercentDue2023Member | 7.00%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / dei_LegalEntityAxis = awr_GoldenStateWaterCompanyMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable7PercentDue2023Member
6.81% notes due 2028 |  |
Interest rate per annum (as a percent) | 6.81%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable6.81PercentDue2028Member | 6.81%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable6.81PercentDue2028Member
6.81% notes due 2028 | GSWC |  |
Interest rate per annum (as a percent) | 6.81%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / dei_LegalEntityAxis = awr_GoldenStateWaterCompanyMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable6.81PercentDue2028Member | 6.81%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / dei_LegalEntityAxis = awr_GoldenStateWaterCompanyMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable6.81PercentDue2028Member
6.59% notes due 2029 |  |
Interest rate per annum (as a percent) | 6.59%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable6.59PercentDue2029Member | 6.59%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable6.59PercentDue2029Member
6.59% notes due 2029 | GSWC |  |
Interest rate per annum (as a percent) | 6.59%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / dei_LegalEntityAxis = awr_GoldenStateWaterCompanyMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable6.59PercentDue2029Member | 6.59%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / dei_LegalEntityAxis = awr_GoldenStateWaterCompanyMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable6.59PercentDue2029Member
7.875% notes due 2030 |  |
Interest rate per annum (as a percent) | 7.875%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable7.875PercentDue2030Member | 7.875%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable7.875PercentDue2030Member
7.875% notes due 2030 | GSWC |  |
Interest rate per annum (as a percent) | 7.875%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / dei_LegalEntityAxis = awr_GoldenStateWaterCompanyMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable7.875PercentDue2030Member | 7.875%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / dei_LegalEntityAxis = awr_GoldenStateWaterCompanyMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable7.875PercentDue2030Member
7.23% notes due 2031 |  |
Interest rate per annum (as a percent) | 7.23%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable7.23PercentDue2031Member | 7.23%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable7.23PercentDue2031Member
7.23% notes due 2031 | GSWC |  |
Interest rate per annum (as a percent) | 7.23%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / dei_LegalEntityAxis = awr_GoldenStateWaterCompanyMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable7.23PercentDue2031Member | 7.23%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / dei_LegalEntityAxis = awr_GoldenStateWaterCompanyMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable7.23PercentDue2031Member
6.00% notes due 2041 |  |
Interest rate per annum (as a percent) | 6.00%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable6PercentDue2041Member | 6.00%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable6PercentDue2041Member
6.00% notes due 2041 | GSWC |  |
Interest rate per annum (as a percent) | 6.00%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / dei_LegalEntityAxis = awr_GoldenStateWaterCompanyMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable6PercentDue2041Member | 6.00%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / dei_LegalEntityAxis = awr_GoldenStateWaterCompanyMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable6PercentDue2041Member
3.45% private placement notes due 2029 |  |
Interest rate per annum (as a percent) | 3.45%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable3.45PercentDue2029Member | 3.45%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable3.45PercentDue2029Member
3.45% private placement notes due 2029 | GSWC |  |
Interest rate per annum (as a percent) | 3.45%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / dei_LegalEntityAxis = awr_GoldenStateWaterCompanyMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable3.45PercentDue2029Member | 3.45%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / dei_LegalEntityAxis = awr_GoldenStateWaterCompanyMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable3.45PercentDue2029Member
9.56% private placement notes due 2031 |  |
Interest rate per annum (as a percent) | 9.56%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable9.56PercentDue2031Member | 9.56%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable9.56PercentDue2031Member
9.56% private placement notes due 2031 | GSWC |  |
Interest rate per annum (as a percent) | 9.56%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / dei_LegalEntityAxis = awr_GoldenStateWaterCompanyMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable9.56PercentDue2031Member | 9.56%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / dei_LegalEntityAxis = awr_GoldenStateWaterCompanyMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable9.56PercentDue2031Member
5.87% private placement notes due 2028 |  |
Interest rate per annum (as a percent) | 5.87%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable5.87PercentDue2028Member | 5.87%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable5.87PercentDue2028Member
5.87% private placement notes due 2028 | GSWC |  |
Interest rate per annum (as a percent) | 5.87%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / dei_LegalEntityAxis = awr_GoldenStateWaterCompanyMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable5.87PercentDue2028Member | 5.87%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / dei_LegalEntityAxis = awr_GoldenStateWaterCompanyMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable5.87PercentDue2028Member
6.70% private placement notes due 2019 |  |
Interest rate per annum (as a percent) | 6.70%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable6.7PercentDue2019Member | 6.70%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable6.7PercentDue2019Member
6.70% private placement notes due 2019 | GSWC |  |
Interest rate per annum (as a percent) | 6.70%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / dei_LegalEntityAxis = awr_GoldenStateWaterCompanyMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable6.7PercentDue2019Member | 6.70%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / dei_LegalEntityAxis = awr_GoldenStateWaterCompanyMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable6.7PercentDue2019Member
5.50% tax-exempt obligation due 2026 |  |
Interest rate per annum (as a percent) | 5.50%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable5.5PercentDue2026Member | 5.50%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = awr_NotesPayable5.5PercentDue2026Member
5.50% tax-exempt obligation due 2026 | GSWC |  |
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