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Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Details) - Schedule of Purchased Water Costs - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023
Schedule of Purchased Water Costs [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Treated | $ 992 | $ 1,363 | $ 1,901 | $ 2,747
Untreated | 861 | 739 | 1,711 | 1,540
Total Costs | $ 1,853 | $ 2,102 | $ 3,612 | $ 4,287

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