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Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($) gal l | Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Average purchase of gallons | l |  |  | 47 |
Estimated incremental borrowing rate | 4.03% |  | 4.03% |
Rental expenses under operating leases | $ | $ 0.2 | $ 0.2 | $ 0.6 | $ 0.6
Estimated obligation expenditure | $ |  |  | $ 14.5 |
Settlement term sheet, mutual agreement date |  |  | Aug. 30, 2024 |
Purchase Commitment [Member] |  |  |  |
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Purchase commitment expiration date of contract |  |  | Nov. 30, 2048 |
Water Supply [Member] |  |  |  |
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Average purchase of gallons | gal |  |  | 27,000,000 |
NJBPU Regulated water [Member] |  |  |  |
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Purchase commitment expiration date of contract |  |  | Feb. 27, 2026 |
Average purchase of gallons | l |  |  | 3 |
Treated Water [Member] |  |  |  |
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Average purchase of gallons | gal |  |  | 60,000,000 |

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