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Commitments and Contingent Liabilities - Schedule of Purchased Water Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2025 | Sep. 30, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2025 | Sep. 30, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Treated | $ 1,143 | $ 796 | $ 3,242 | $ 2,697
Untreated | 907 | 611 | 2,691 | 2,322
Total Costs | $ 2,050 | $ 1,407 | $ 5,933 | $ 5,019

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