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Fair Value of Financial Instruments: (Tables) (GSWC)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

GSWC

Fair value of financial instruments

Schedule of estimates of the fair value of long-term debt

The table below estimates the fair value of long-term debt held by GSWC. The fair values as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 have been determined using rates for similar financial instruments of the same duration utilizing Level 2 methods and assumptions. The interest rates used for the March 31, 2015 valuation increased as compared to December 31, 2014, decreasing the fair value of long-term debt as of March 31, 2015. Changes in the assumptions will produce differing results.

		March 31, 2015								December 31, 2014
(dollars in thousands)		Carrying Amount				Fair Value				Carrying Amount				Fair Value
Financial liabilities:
Long-term debt—GSWC		$	326,021			$	382,941			$	326,090			$	417,057

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Tabular disclosure of information pertaining to carrying amount and estimated fair value of short-term and long-term debt instruments or arrangements, including but not limited to, identification of terms, features, and collateral requirements.

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