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Regulatory Matters: Regulatory Matters: Rural Acquisition (Details) - GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2015 customer | Jun. 30, 2013 USD ($)
Regulatory Assets [Line Items] |  |
Public Utilities, Property, Plant and Equipment, Amount of Acquisition Adjustments |  | $ 1.7
Number of Customers in new service territory | customer | 960 |

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