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Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Details) - Schedule of Purchased Water Costs - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2023
Schedule of Purchased Water Costs [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Treated | $ 796 | $ 1,607 | $ 2,697 | $ 4,353
Untreated | 611 | 812 | 2,322 | 2,352
Total Costs | $ 1,407 | $ 2,419 | $ 5,019 | $ 6,705

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