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ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 segment
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |
Number of reportable segments | 1
BVRT Water Company |
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |
Ownership percentage | 92.00%
BVRT Water Company |
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners | 8.00%

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