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Regulatory Matters 7 (Details) - GSWC - CPUC Subpoena | 1 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011 Audit
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Number of separate independent audits of procurement practices agreed as a part of the settlement agreement | 3
Period of separate independent audits of procurement practices agreed as a part of settlement agreement | 10 years

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