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Organization and Operations (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 entity subsidiary
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items] |
Number of variable interest entities | entity | 1
SJWC |
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items] |
Number of subsidiaries that are primary beneficiaries | subsidiary | 1
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary |
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items] |
Ownership percentage in Acequia Water Supply Corporation | 25.00%

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