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Commitments and contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2022
Contingencies |  |  |  |  |
Cayman Water Retail Operations, Percentage Of Revenue | 14.00% | 25.00% | 18.00% | 29.00% |
Cayman Water Retail Operations, Percentage Of Gross Profit | 23.00% | 44.00% | 29.00% | 45.00% |
Percentage of revenue collected paid | 7.50% |  | 7.50% |  |
Percentage of delinquent account receivables | 76.00% |  | 76.00% |  | 65.00%
Consolidated Water Bahamas [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Contingencies |  |  |  |  |
Accounts Receivable, Net | $ 23.2 |  | $ 23.2 |  | $ 16.3

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