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WATER AND LAND ASSETS, The Arapahoe County Fairgrounds Water and Water System (Details) - Fairgrounds Water And Water System [Member] $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2019 USD ($) gal acre ft
The Arapahoe County Fairgrounds Water and Water System [Abstract] |
Capitalized costs | $ | $ 2.9
Capacity of water tank | gal | 500,000
Ground Water [Member] |
The Arapahoe County Fairgrounds Water and Water System [Abstract] |
Volume of water | acre ft | 321

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