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Texas Water Alliance Limited (Details) $ in Thousands | Feb. 22, 2016 USD ($)
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Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] |
Proceeds from Sales of Business, Affiliate and Productive Assets | $ 31,000
Purchase and Sales Agreement, Holdback Amount | $ 3,000
Purchase and Sales Agreement, Holdback Term | 4 years

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