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Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2021
Contingencies |  |  |  |  |
Cayman Water Retail Operations, Percentage Of Revenue | 25.00% | 32.00% | 29.00% | 33.00% |
Cayman Water Retail Operations, Percentage Of Gross Profit | 44.00% | 44.00% | 45.00% | 47.00% |
WSC [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Contingencies |  |  |  |  |
Accounts Receivable, Net | $ 15.2 |  | $ 15.2 |  | $ 21.5

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