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Benefit Plans - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2024
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employer plan contributions	$ 2,258	$ 4,516
CTWS Employees
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Rate of compensation increase		1.50%

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Defined Benefit Plan, Rate Of Compensation Increase

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Amount of discretionary contributions made by an employer to a defined contribution plan.

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