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Amount of cash inflow from advance for and contribution in aid of construction, classified as financing activity.

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Description of Business, Basis of Presentation, Significant Accounting Policies, and Recent Accounting Pronouncements - Governmental Funding & Assistance (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Government Assistance [Line Items]
Advances and contributions in aid of construction	$ 6,165	$ 10,627
GW-Farmers
Government Assistance [Line Items]
Advances and contributions in aid of construction	$ 300	$ 900
Government Assistance, CIAC, WIFA \| GW-Farmers
Government Assistance [Line Items]
Government assistance, amount			$ 1,600