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Regulatory Rate Filings (Details) - Non-tariffed | Sep. 15, 2016 USD ($)
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Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items] |
Public Utilities, Approved Rate Increase (Decrease), Percentage | 8.60%
Authorized Regulatory Surcharge, Per CCF | $ 0.1832
Authorized Regulatory Surcharge, Collection Period | 12 months

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