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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Advances for Construction and Contributions in Aid of Construction) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]    
Refund period for advances for construction received after 1981 40 years  
Estimated Refunds of Advances for Construction [Abstract]    
2020 $ 2,890  
2021 2,890  
2022 2,890  
2023 2,878  
2024 2,799  
Thereafter 49,631  
Customer Advances for Construction 112,339 $ 80,610
Customer Advances for Construction, Non-Refundable 21,463  
Customer Advances for Construction, Refunded on Service Connections $ 26,898  
Amortization period for taxes paid relating to advances and contributions 40 years