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Commitments and contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Contingencies |  |
Employment Agreement Base Annual Salaries | $ 5.5 |
Cayman Water Retail Operations, Percentage Of Revenue | 17.00% | 27.00%
Cayman Water Retail Operations, Percentage Of Gross Profit | 26.00% | 44.00%
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Amount | $ 16.6 |
Consolidated Water Bahamas [Member] |  |
Contingencies |  |
Percentage of delinquent account receivables | 80.00% | 65.00%
WSC [Member] |  |
Contingencies |  |
Accounts Receivable, Net | $ 26.9 | $ 16.3

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