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Texas Water Alliance Limited Narrative (Details) - Texas Water Alliance Alliance [Member] $ in Thousands | Feb. 22, 2016 USD ($)
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Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |
Proceeds from Sales of Business, Affiliate and Productive Assets | $ 31,000
Purchase and Sales Agreement, Holdback Amount | 3,000
Pre-tax gain on sale of utility property | $ 12,501

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