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Basis of Presentation and Recent Developments (Details) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2025 USD ($) | Apr. 30, 2025 USD ($) customer | Sep. 30, 2025 USD ($)
Tidewater | Ocean View |  |  |
Basis of Presentation and Recent Developments - Schedule of Recently Issued Accounting Standards (Details) [Line Items] |  |  |
Acquisition of assets |  | $ 4.6 |
Number of customers served | customer |  | 900 |
PFAS Damages MDL Lawsuit |  |  |
Basis of Presentation and Recent Developments - Schedule of Recently Issued Accounting Standards (Details) [Line Items] |  |  |
Initial settlement payment from defendant |  |  | $ 0.4
PFAS Damages MDL Lawsuit | Subsequent Event |  |  |
Basis of Presentation and Recent Developments - Schedule of Recently Issued Accounting Standards (Details) [Line Items] |  |  |
Initial settlement payment from defendant | $ 0.7 |  |

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