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Business Segments - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($) item segment | Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($)
GSWC |  |  |  |
Details of reportable segment |  |  |  |
Number of reportable segments | item |  |  | 1 |
Golden State Water Company and Bear Valley Electric Service Inc. |  |  |  |
Details of reportable segment |  |  |  |
Public Utilities Property Plant and Equipment Depreciation on Transportation Equipment | $ | $ 0.2 | $ 0.2 | $ 0.3 | $ 0.5
Parent Company |  |  |  |
Details of reportable segment |  |  |  |
Number of reportable segments | segment |  |  | 3 |

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