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Regulatory Matters: CPUC Rehearing Matter and Procurement Audits (Details) - GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2019	May 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Regulatory matters:
Capital expenditure approved	$ (13,284)		$ (28,340)
Various refunds to customers
Regulatory matters:
Capital expenditure approved	$ (9,358)		$ (7,517)
Authorized Capital Infrastructure [Member]
Regulatory matters:
Capital expenditure approved		$ 334,500
Deferred Project Costs [Member]
Regulatory matters:
Capital expenditure approved		$ 20,400

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