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Basis of Presentation and Recent Developments (Details) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2025 USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2025 USD ($) customer	Sep. 30, 2025 USD ($)
Tidewater | Ocean View
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Number of customers served | customer		900
PFAS Damages MDL Lawsuit
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