Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Document and Entity Information

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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2020
Oct. 29, 2020
Feb. 29, 2020
Cover page.      
Entity Registrant Name PURE CYCLE CORP    
Entity Central Index Key 0000276720    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --08-31    
Document Type 10-K    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Period End Date Aug. 31, 2020    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2020    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Entity Address, State or Province CO    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer    
Entity Small Business true    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
Entity Shell Company false    
Entity Public Float     $ 191,563,737
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   23,868,216