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Income Taxes: (Details) | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2022
GSWC |  |  |  |
Effective income tax rate |  |  |  |
ETRs ( as a percent) | 26.20% | 25.50% | 25.50% | 24.90%
Parent |  |  |  |
Effective income tax rate |  |  |  |
ETRs ( as a percent) | 25.50% | 23.70% | 24.70% | 23.80%

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