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Commitments And Contingencies (Tables) | 3 Months Ended
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Nov. 30, 2018
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |
Summary Of Undiscounted Environmental Remediation Liability Classifications | The following table summarizes the undiscounted environmental remediation liability classifications included in the balance sheet as of November 30, 2018, November 30, 2017, and August 31, 2018:
($ in thousands) |  | November 30, 2018 |  |  | November 30, 2017 |  |  | August 31, 2018 |
Other current liabilities |  | $ | 1,243 |  |  | $ | 1,616 |  |  | $ | 1,264 |
Other noncurrent liabilities |  |  | 15,142 |  |  |  | 15,825 |  |  |  | 15,319 |
Total environmental remediation liabilities |  | $ | 16,385 |  |  | $ | 17,441 |  |  | $ | 16,583 |

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